• Also hosts enthralling Police Cricket Cup 2025 Final at Kalapahar Ground

BARAMULLA: Under the Civic Action Programme (CAP), J&K Police inaugurated a Volleyball Tournament aimed at promoting sportsmanship and community engagement among the youth. Moreover, the much-awaited Final Match of the Police Cricket Cup 2025, by District Police Baramulla, was played at the Kalapahar Ground, Uri, witnessing great enthusiasm and overwhelming public participation.

SDPO Kreeri Shri Javid Ahmad inaugurated a Volleyball Tournament in Baramulla Under the Civic Action Programme. A total of eight teams from the area will compete in the knockout-format tournament. Besides trophies, cash prizes will also be awarded to the winning teams to encourage active participation in sports and positive youth engagement. The inaugural match was played between Al-Murad Kreeri and Wagura Club. The event was attended by SHOs of the Sub-Division and Tehsildar Kreeri. The opening match saw Wagura Club winning the toss and setting the tone for an exciting start to the tournament.

Moreover, the much-awaited Final Match of the Police Cricket Cup 2025, by District Police Baramulla, was played at the Kalapahar Ground, Uri, witnessing great enthusiasm and overwhelming public participation. The event was graced by the Worthy DIG North Kashmir Range Baramulla as the Chief Guest, while SSP Baramulla and the Brigade Commander 12 Infantry Brigade, attended as Guests of Honour. Several other senior officers, dignitaries, and respectable citizens of the area were also present on the occasion.

The thrilling final was contested between Nambla Stars and Lagama Cricket Club. In a closely fought encounter, Nambla Stars emerged as the champions, clinching the Police Cricket Cup 2025 title by defeating Lagama Cricket Club by five wickets. Lagama Cricket Club posted a total of 167 runs in 20 overs, which was successfully chased down by Nambla Stars in 18.4 overs.

On the sidelines of the sporting event, winners of the Debate Competition held under the Civic Action Programme were also felicitated. The top three participants were awarded cash prizes of ₹20,000, ₹12,000, and ₹8,000, along with mementos for securing the first, second, and third positions respectively. The champion cricket team received a cash award of ₹15,000 and a trophy, while the runner-up team was presented with a cash prize of ₹10,000 and a trophy.

These events reflects J&K Police’s commitment to fostering youth talent and strengthening police-public relations through constructive and community-oriented initiatives.

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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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