POONCH:  Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting of the District level Committee under Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review drug control measures and assess progress of enforcement departments in curbing the menace in the district.

The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Assistant Commissioner Panchayats, Assistant Superintendent of Police, District Social Welfare Officer, Chief Medical Officers, Principals of Degree Colleges, CID officials, Tehsildars and officers from other departments

The Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed review with Tehsildars presenting detailed reports on anti-narcotic activities in their respective tehsils. The Tehsildars briefed that all chemist shops have switched to computerized billing and installed CCTV cameras, ensuring better monitoring.

The Assistant Commissioner Panchayats (ACP) informed that anti-drug campaigns have already been initiated in Panchayats, witnessing active public participation. 

Heads of colleges and schools shared details of awareness programs and preventive activities being conducted in educational institutions, while the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provided updates on counseling services, medical interventions and sensitization drives being carried out through health institutions.

Emphasizing the need for a permanent rehabilitation facility, the DC directed revenue authorities to expedite identification of suitable land near Chandak for the construction of a Drug De-Addiction Centre.

The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and Tehsildars were asked to take measures for timely destruction of cannabis. He also stressed on sustained surveillance and deterrence measures across the district. The Senior Superintendent of Police presented an overview of recent enforcement actions and emphasized the need for continued inter departmental coordination to achieve the goal of a drug free Poonch.

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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.

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