SRINAGAR: With the aim to strengthen police public relations, Police in Handwara facilitated a Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) Meeting at Police Station Handwara.

The meeting was chaired by Sr. Superintendent of Police Handwara Shri Mushtaq Ahmed-JKPS, besides SDPO Handwara Shri Hamid Ali-JKPS, SHO PS Handwara Inspector Showkat Ahmad and other officers and officials were also present in the meeting. The meeting was attended by the respectables of Handwara area including religious preachers, members of Trade Federation, Numberdars and Chowkidars who put up various issues of public importance.

Referring to the issues highlighted by the participants, SSP Handwara assured that these issues will be taken up with the concerned authorities for immediate redressal and added that police will provide its legal support as and when required for the betterment of the society. the chairing officer added that such meetings are conducted to solicit the suggestions and support of people for better policing and would be conducted in future as well.

The participants were stressed to cooperate with Handwara Police in maintaining law and order in the area and in identifying anti-national and anti-social elements who always try to disrupt the peaceful environment. He also thanked the people for participating in the meeting and providing valuable suggestions.

Further, SSP Handwara also assured the participants that strict action against drug peddlers will be continued in its full pace as per the law. Public cooperation is important in identifying drug peddlers so that police can take curative steps against them.

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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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