SOPORE, PULWAMA: As part of an ongoing initiative to enhance public understanding of the recently enacted criminal laws, police conducted awareness programmes on New Criminal Laws in Sopore and Pulwama.

In Pulwama, an awareness programme on New Criminal Laws was organised at Women’s Police Station Pulwama with students of Women's Degree College Pulwama besides, similar sessions were also held at various schools and colleges across the district.

In Sopore, police organised a Written and Quiz Competition on New Criminal Laws (NCL) at Government Degree College, Hadipora Rafiabad. Students participated with great enthusiasm, showcasing their knowledge and interest in understanding the new legal framework. The event featured lectures by Principal, GDC Hadipora, Dr. Shameem Ahmed Dar, and Advocate Umer Rafiabadi, who highlighted key provisions and individual rights under the new laws. The programme concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, where outstanding participants were felicitated.

The aim of these programmes were to spread awareness of the New Criminal Laws among youth and encourage them to become informed and responsible citizens. Students were informed about their rights and responsibilities, and encouraged to play an active role in supporting law enforcement initiatives.

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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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