SRINAGAR: In order to review the crime/security scenario of Police District Handwara, SSP Handwara Shri Mushtaq Ahmad Chowdhury -JKPS chaired a meeting at Conference Hall DPO Handwara.

The meeting was attended by ASP Handwara, SDPO Handwara, DySP DAR Handwara, DySP Ops Handwara, all SHOs/DOs and other Police officers of Police District Handwara. During the meeting, law and order scenario and various security measures were discussed for ensuring peace and stability in the PD Handwara. Various aspects of Policing including investigation of cases, crime disposal, verifications, disposal of NDPS, UAPA cases, inquest proceedings and other issues related to accountable policing were also discussed.

While interacting with the officers, SSP Handwara reiterated the importance of strengthening the counter insurgency and security grid of their respective areas, besides taking stringent action against those involved in anti-national activities and also to keep proper surveillance on areas of concern.

The officers were urged to make all possible efforts to fight against menace of drug abuse and work with dedication to prevent social crimes. SSP Handwara emphasized upon the participating officers to ensure quantitative and qualitative disposal of  under investigation criminal cases. All officers were instructed to adopt a public-centric approach and to ensure redressal of their grievances.

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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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