ANANTNAG: Police in Anantnag organized a comprehensive awareness programme at District Police Office (DPO) Anantnag, focusing on the newly introduced criminal laws and ongoing efforts under the anti-drug campaign.

The event was presided over by SSP Anantnag, Shri Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, and saw the active participation of SP Hqrs Anantnag Shri Sajad Ahmad, DySP DAR Shri Aijaz Ahmad, In-charge Drug De-addiction Centre Anantnag Dr. Mudasir Aziz, and other senior officers. Students from various educational institutions across the district also took part in the programme.

The aim of the initiative was to educate youth and the general public about the key changes in criminal laws, their implications, and the urgent need to fight drug abuse at both individual and community levels. Addressing the gathering, the speakers emphasized the pivotal role of awareness and community cooperation in building a safe and drug-free society.

The programme concluded with an interactive session where students and participants shared their views and raised queries, which were addressed by the panel of officers and experts.

Police reiterated its commitment to public welfare through sustained awareness and preventive measures, and encouraged citizens to come forward in the fight against drug abuse and contribute positively towards law enforcement 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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