SHOPIAN: The District-Level NCORD Committee Meeting was today convened under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta here at Mini-Secretariat to review the measures being taken to curb drug and substance abuse and break the chain of narcotics in the district.

During the meeting, The DC took department-wise review of enforcement actions, counselling interventions, awareness programmes and monitoring mechanisms adopted by all concerned departments and stressed the need for strong inter-departmental coordination, and intensified action against drug peddlers. The meeting also discussed the issues of enforcement and inspection of drug stores, coaching institutes, Surveillance in Hot spot areas, IEC Campaign in drug abuse.

The DC also instructed concerned to strengthen surveillance in vulnerable areas of hotspots and initiate strict action against persons involved in drug trade and persons having amassed property from proceeds of crime. SSP Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary;  ADC Shopian, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; SDM Zainapora and other officers of the district were present in the meeting.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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