SOPORE: Police in Sopore under the Sawera Cell initiative, organized an interactive and felicitation program at District Police Lines Sopore to honour the Next of Kin (NOKs) of Police Martyrs and acknowledge their invaluable contribution to the force and society.

The event was chaired by SSP Sopore Shri Iftkhar Talib-JKPS, accompanied by DySP DAR Sopore and the Sawera Cell team. The program was attended by family members of police martyrs from across the Police District, who were warmly received and felicitated as part of the department’s ongoing welfare outreach.

During the event, the children of martyrs’ families who excelled academically were also felicitated for their outstanding performance in board and competitive examinations. Among them, one student who recently cleared the NEET examination and secured admission in MBBS was specially acknowledged and honoured for bringing pride to the fraternity.

Speaking on the occasion, SSP Sopore expressed deep gratitude to the families of the martyrs, stating that their sacrifices are the foundation of peace and security in the UT of J&K. He further emphasized that the achievements of the martyrs’ children are a source of immense pride and inspiration for the entire police force, symbolizing hope, resilience, and continuity of the values their parents stood for.

The event concluded with words of encouragement, emotional interactions, and renewed assurances of continued support to all families of martyrs under various welfare initiatives of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

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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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