REASI: District Magistrate Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting of the District Level Narco Coordination Centre to review enforcement measures and ongoing initiatives aimed at curbing drug abuse in the district.

During the meeting, the District Magistrate reviewed cases registered under the NDPS Act and directed the Police Department to furnish detailed inputs on identified hotspots in the district for the installation of CCTV cameras to strengthen surveillance and deterrence.

The District Magistrate also called for strict vigilance against illegal cultivation of poppy or cannabis in the district. The concerned departments were directed to take stringent action against offenders. He further emphasized conducting regular tests of vulnerable sections by using drug detection kits. The Motor Vehicles Department, Police and Health Departments were asked to carry out such tests and conduct enforcement drives.

A comprehensive review of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities being conducted under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir campaign was also undertaken.

 The District Magistrate directed the ACD to provide detailed reports on panchayats where awareness programmes have already been conducted and to ensure coverage of the remaining villages under the campaign. He further instructed the BDOs to actively sensitize the public about the ill effects of drug abuse during Gram Sabha meetings and to mobilize community participation in the campaign.

Emphasizing the role of educational institutions, the District Magistrate directed the School Education Department to organize Parent-Teacher Meetings in all schools to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse among students and parents. The educational institutions were also instructed to ensure that at least one official from each institution is trained in counselling to effectively guide and support individuals vulnerable to substance abuse.

The DM further directed all SDMs and Tehsildars to sensitize members of Mahila Nigrani Samitis regarding their responsibilities at the grassroots level and to encourage their active involvement in local outreach efforts under anti-drug campaigns. Senior Superintendent of Police Mukund Tibrewal, ADC Rakesh Kumar, Additional SP, ACD and other concerned officers attended the meeting.

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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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