JAMMU: Traffic Police Rural Jammu, in its continued drive against overloading and violation of fitness norms, today lodged another FIR at Rajouri against driver of a Bus bearing Registration No. JK02DJ-8844. Briefly stated, on 05.05.2026, SO Traffic Rajouri during routine checking near Government Degree College Rajouri intercepted a Bus bearing Registration No. JK02DJ-8844 which was on its way from Karhad to Rajouri.

During checking, the vehicle driven by one Tahir Hussain S/O Zakir Hussain R/O Karhad Rajouri, was found overloaded with 13 excess passengers (46 as against approved 33) thereby posing a serious threat to the safety of passengers and increasing the likelihood of accidents. 

Further verification revealed that the vehicle has a dubious history of having been challaned 36 times in last 3 years out of which 25 challans remain pending till date. Moreover, the Bus was also plying without Fitness Certificate which has since expired. Notably, the vehicle was also challaned on 29.04.2026 for operating with an expired Fitness Certificate, however, the driver/owner continued to ply the vehicle thereby endangering human lives.

Accordingly, FIR No. 225/2026 U/S 281/125 BNS 56/192/184/194 MV Act has been registered against the driver at Police Station Rajouri. This is third such FIR lodged for similar offences in past one week, the other two registered each at PS Surankote and Billawar. 

Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Rural Jammu Farooq Qaiser stated that the matter will be taken up with the concerned authorities for cancellation of the Registration Certificate of the vehicle as well as the Driving License of the driver involved. He further urged all vehicle owners and drivers to ensure strict compliance with the MV Act/Rules warning that stringent action will continue against the violators.

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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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