HANDWARA: As part of its ongoing public outreach and community engagement programme, Police organised Thana Diwas across all police establishments in Police District Handwara.

These events were chaired by the respective jurisdictional police officers and witnessed active participation of community members, civil society representatives, Auqaf members, traders’ federations, transporters and other respected citizens.

During the interactive sessions, participants raised various issues of public importance, including matters related to policing, law & order, traffic management, drug menace, and other community concerns. Officers gave patient hearing to all the grievances and assured that genuine issues pertaining to police will be addressed on priority. Issues falling outside police purview were taken note of for referral to the concerned civil administration.

Speaking on the occasion, officers emphasised that Thana Diwas serves as a bridge between police and the public, providing a platform to strengthen mutual trust, ensure better grievance redressal and promote collective responsibility for peace and security.

Police reiterated its commitment to continue such initiatives regularly to enhance police-public cooperation and to work jointly with citizens towards a crime-free and peaceful society.

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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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