PULWAMA: Akhilesh Kumar, the Police Observer for Pulwama, conducted an extensive visit today to the Pampore and Tral Assembly Constituencies to review the security arrangements and ensure the preparedness of various polling stations and related facilities ahead of the upcoming elections.

During the visit, the Police Observer inspected several polling booths across both constituencies, assessing their readiness and the security measures in place. He met with the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Pampore to discuss and review the comprehensive security strategies for the election period, ensuring all plans are in line with the directives of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

The Police Observer also visited the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) in Pampore to evaluate the security of the strong room which will play a crucial role in the safe custody of election materials. He emphasized the importance of maintaining stringent security protocols at this vital location.

In his efforts to engage with the community, Kumar interacted with local voters, assuring them of the administration’s commitment to conducting free, fair and peaceful elections. He also conducted checks on the Static Surveillance Teams (SST), Flying Squads Teams (FST) and inter-district nakas to ensure their operational readiness.

The Observer’s visit reflects the ongoing commitment to a secure and transparent electoral process in Pulwama with all necessary measures being put in place to uphold the integrity of the elections.

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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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