POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal and SSP Shafqat today conducted an extensive tour of Subdivision Surankote to take stock of security measures, especially for Non local labourers working at different developmental projects including National highways. The visited sites included Pranai Project Draba, Machaki Tunnel construction site, Mastan Dhara tunnel construction site, Bafliaz and Dhundak camp, which are of national importance.

The DC and SSP listened to different requirements by labourers and workers and passed on the spot directions to officials for immediately providing required things. A detailed security review was held where civil and police preparedness was evaluated and officials were directed to take elaborate measures for the safety of labourers including construction of barracks, toilets and installation of CCTV cameras etc at the labour camps and construction sites. SDM Surankote Farooq Khan; SP Sachin Gupta; SDPO Surankote, Tehsildar Surankote and other officials accompanied the Deputy Commissioner.

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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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