SRINAGAR: Range Police Headquarters (RPHQ) Srinagar successfully concluded 02 days Range-level training programme on NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) cases at District Police Lines Srinagar conducted as part of ongoing capacity-building initiatives under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan.

A total of 40 Investigating Officers (IOs) from District Police Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal participated in the programme, with representation from various police stations across the three districts.

The training was conducted in close coordination with the Prosecution, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Srinagar unit. Subject matter experts from these sister agencies delivered comprehensive sessions, providing in-depth insights into effective and lawful handling of NDPS cases. Key aspects such as investigation procedures, legal provisions and best practices were thoroughly explained to enhance the professional competence of the participating officers.

The participants expressed their satisfaction for the training and requested that such capacity-building programmes be conducted in the future as well to further strengthen investigative capabilities. The successful conduct of the programme was made possible through the dedicated efforts of Shri Mohd Shafi, DySP (Admn) ADO RPHQ Srinagar, Shri Showkat Ahmed, Private Secretary to DIG CKR Srinagar, Inspector Irfan Ahmed, ASI Fayaz Ahmad and Head Constable Mohd Altaf, who played a significant role in ensuring smooth conduct of the training.

RPHQ Srinagar remains committed to strengthen the capacity building of investigating officers and enhance the overall effectiveness of law enforcement in tackling drug-related offences.

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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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