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  • The Lieutenant Governor issued a firm directive to fortify the security grid through unwavering coordination among all security forces, ensuring a seamless and impenetrable shield against emerging threats

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the security scenario, progress on Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan and District wise preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimages. The meeting was attended by Sh Atal Dullo, Chief Secretary, Sh Nalin Prabhat, DGP, Sh Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home Department, S.J.M.Gillani,  Spl DG Coordination PHQ, Sh Nitish Kumar, ADGP, CID, Dr. Mandeep Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, M Raju, Commissioner/Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, Sh Sarmad Hafeez Commissioner/Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sh Ram Niwas Sharma, Commissioner/Secretary School Education Department,  Divisional Commissioner Jammu, IGP Jammu, DIGs, Deputy Commissioners and SSPs from Jammu Division.

During the meeting, Deputy Commissioners and SSPs apprised the Lieutenant Governor of the law and order and security scenario in their respective districts. They also gave details on the progress of 100 days campaign of the ‘Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan’ and preparations regarding the conduct of different pilgrimages in their respective districts including Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Shri Kausar Nag Yatra and Shri Budha Amarnathji Yatra.

The Lieutenant Governor directed the DCs and SSPs for ensuring seamless coordination between the Police, Civil administration and the security forces. He further asked them for conducting the Block and Thana Diwas regularly for resolving the general grievances of public. The Lieutenant Governor also directed for outcome-based efforts with whole of society approach for fighting the drug menace. He called for stringent action against the drug smugglers and peddlers in coordination with all the stakeholders.

The Lieutenant Governor emphasized identifying narco-corridors in Jammu Division to dismantle hotspots and networks operating in those areas completely. He also stressed the need to conduct a study on region-wise substance abuse trends and a Vulnerability Index, using WHO's standard methodology. With respect to the arrangements of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026 and other upcoming pilgrimages in Jammu division, the Lieutenant Governor directed the DCs and SSPs to conduct a comprehensive review in their respective districts.

The Lieutenant Governor further directed the DCs to drive seamless execution of the Vibrant Villages Programme to deliver rural health, development, economic transformation, and social upliftment and to mandate 100% screening for non-communicable diseases. The Lieutenant Governor issued a firm directive to fortify the security grid through unwavering coordination among all security forces, ensuring a seamless and impenetrable shield against emerging threats. He directed for the strictest possible action against individuals and OGWs harboring terrorists, vowing zero tolerance for those who shelter threats to national security.

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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.

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