In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

HANDWARA, SHOPIAN & AWANTIPORA: As part of its sustained drive against illegal mining and the unauthorized transportation of minerals, J&K Police intensified enforcement efforts in Handwara, Shopian and Awantipora districts, seizing several vehicles involved in alleged illegal mining activities.

In Handwara, Police seized two tractors carrying illegally mined material during naka checking at Vilgam. The action forms part of the ongoing efforts of Handwara Police to curb illegal mining, prevent the unlawful transportation of minerals and protect natural resources.

In Shopian, acting on specific information from reliable sources, a police party from Police Station Shopian conducted raids at Aglar Rambiara and Deegam, resulting in the seizure of one JCB, four dumpers, two tractors and two tippers for their alleged involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without valid royalty documents. Accordingly, FIR Nos. 215/2026 and 216/2026 were registered at Police Station Shopian under relevant provisions of law.

In a separate action, a police party from Police Station Heerpora intercepted and seized two tractors allegedly involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without mandatory permission. In this connection, FIR No. 113/2026 was registered at Police Station Heerpora, and investigation has been initiated.

Similarly, a police party from Police Post Wachi intercepted and seized two dumpers allegedly involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without mandatory permission. Accordingly, FIR No. 130/2026 was registered at Police Station Zainapora, and investigation has been initiated.

In Awantipora, during routine patrolling at Woyen, a police team of Police Station Khrew, seized two dumpers allegedly involved in illegal mining activities. Accordingly a case vide FIR No. 78/2026 has been registered at Police Station Khrew under relevant provisions of law, and investigation has been taken up.

J&K Police reiterated its firm commitment to curbing illegal mining, safeguarding the region’s natural resources and taking strict legal action against those involved in such unlawful activities. The public has been urged to cooperate with the police and report any instances of illegal mining or unauthorized transportation of minerals.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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