NEW DELHI:  Rajya Sabha MP and senior BJP leader Ghulam Ali Khatana welcomed Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s commendation of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) for its efforts in combating the drug menace, highlighting the growing public trust in the administration under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

In press statement issued MP’s office to media, Khatana lauded the JKP for its professionalism and dedication. “We are proud of our security forces—be it JKP, paramilitary forces, or the Indian Army. They are working tirelessly and professionally. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s acknowledgment of JKP’s role in tackling the drug issue in Kashmir is a testament to their commitment to safeguarding society,” he said.

Khatana further highlighted the police force’s crucial role beyond law enforcement, particularly in countering terrorism. He attributed the improved situation in J&K to the central government’s scientific and inclusive approach to governance. “Under PM Modi ji’s leadership, there is no communal or regional divide, unlike during the NC-Congress regimes. No civilian casualties during encounters, no strike calendars, and even accountability for alleged excesses, like the case of the Rajouri youth killings, have built people’s confidence,” Khatana remarked.  

He emphasized that the absence of bandh calls and strike calendars reflects a shift in the public narrative. “This is the New Kashmir that Modi ji envisioned—focused on peace, development, and justice,” he added.

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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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