HANDWARA: In a determined and multi-dimensional campaign against the  narcotics, J&K Police in Handwara has significantly intensified its anti-drug operations across the district under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan.

 The drive witnessed a combination of awareness programmes, rallies, hotspot checking, naka operations, community outreach aimed at building a safer and drug-free society. As part of the initiative, extensive awareness programmes and rallies were conducted in various schools and public places to educate students and youth and general public about the devastating impact of substance abuse on health, families and society. 

During the sessions, students were encouraged to stay away from drugs, adopt healthy lifestyles and act as ambassadors against the drug menace, as the youth are the true strength and future of society. Police teams also conducted intensified checking at identified drug hotspots, strengthened surveillance, and established naka points at strategic locations to curb illegal narcotics activities and monitor suspicious movement. The operations were aimed at dismantling the drug ecosystem and preventing the spread of narcotics among the youth.

Police reiterated its commitment towards eradicating the drug menace and appealed to citizens, parents, teachers, religious leaders and civil society members to join hands in this collective mission.

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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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