SHOPIAN: Acting on specific inputs regarding illegal mining on the intervening night of July, 31 and August, 01, night patrolling was conducted at multiple locations across Shopian district in order to deter the illegal miners from looting public resources of minor minerals. The drive was led by Deputy Commissioner, Shishir Gupta, who personally visited several vulnerable spots during the night.

Patrolling was carried out by Executive Magistrates along with Police, and nakas were established in all tehsils by the concerned Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildars at locations where illegal mining had been reported. Today, continuing the endeavour of stopping illegal mining and also enforcing compliance to traffic rules, enforcement drives were undertaken by MVD and Traffic police.

During the nakas, 04 vehicles were seized for extraction and transportation of minor minerals illegally among others. 02 School buses were also seized for violations of non availability of vehicle documents. Besides, daily enforcement teams of the mining department are in place to enforce the seizure of vehicles involved in illegal mining activities including JCBs, tippers,and tractors. The illegal miners are being penalized as per the rules in vogue and are being counselled to desist from extracting minor minerals.

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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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