BARAMULLA: The District Magistrate (DM) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired the 22nd NCORD meeting at Dak Bungalow Baramulla to review the ongoing measures to curb drug abuse and trafficking in the district.

The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Baramulla, Gurinder Pal Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, officers from Police, Health, Education, Excise, Social Welfare, and other departments who shared updates and discussed strategies for effective coordination in tackling the issue.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC emphasized the need for collective and sustained efforts from all stakeholders to eradicate the drug menace from society. He directed the concerned departments to install CCTV cameras at identified hotspots and asked the Education Department to ensure regular monitoring of CCTV footage in educational institutions to prevent any illegal activities.

The DC further directed the ARTO to suspend driving licences of individuals found involved in drug peddling or consumption, as per the law. He stressed that strict enforcement, awareness, and rehabilitation must go hand in hand to make Baramulla a drug-free district. The DC also called for intensified awareness campaigns in schools, colleges, and public spaces to sensitize youth about the harmful effects of substance abuse.

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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.

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