HANDWARA: In continuation of public outreach and legal awareness initiatives, Police in Handwara organized an awareness programme on the newly enacted criminal laws at Boys Higher Secondary School Langate.

The event was attended by a large gathering of students, teachers, and staff members. The programme was aimed at educating the youth about key provisions and reforms introduced under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), which recently replaced the colonial-era criminal laws.

The programme was presided over by DySP PC Headquarters Handwara who addressed the participants and highlighted the major changes brought by the new laws, particularly those pertaining to public safety, citizen rights, police procedures, and trial reforms.

The speakers in their interaction with the students emphasized the importance of being legally aware in a progressive democracy. They encouraged students to become informed citizens and act as ambassadors of legal literacy in their communities.

The staff of BHSS Langate appreciated the initiative of Handwara Police and expressed their gratitude for organizing such an informative session. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where students actively participated and cleared their doubts. Police remains committed to community engagement and legal awareness as part of its citizen-centric policing approach.

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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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