RAJOURI: As part of its ongoing drive to enhance road safety and ensure compliance with traffic regulations, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Rajouri today carried out a comprehensive enforcement drive on the Rajouri–Poonch National Highway under the supervision of ARTO Ashiq Rafiq Malik.

The enforcement team inspected 96 vehicles and detected several violations of the Motor Vehicles Act. A total of 16 challans were issued, while 3 vehicles were detained for grave violations. The challans are expected to generate a penalty amount of Rs 74,100.

The violations observed included driving without a valid licence, overloading, operation of vehicles without Speed Limiting Devices (SLDs), unauthorized modifications, riding without helmets, non-compliance with prescribed uniform norms, rash and negligent driving and failure to comply with lawful directions of enforcement authorities.

Speaking on the occasion, ARTO Ashiq Rafiq Malik reiterated the department’s commitment to strict enforcement of traffic laws to safeguard the lives of road users. He said regular checking drives would continue across the district to discourage traffic violations, strengthen road safety measures and foster responsible driving practices.

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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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