JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau registered a case against Darbar Chowdhary, former Sarpanch Dhanore Gorsian and former BDC Chairman, Block Rajouri S/o Late Sh.Gulzar Ali R/o Dhanore Gorsian Rajouri, vide FIR no. 01/2025 U/S 13(1)(b) r/w section 13(2) Prevention of Corruption  Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018). 

The instant case was registered on the outcome of a secret verification conducted by ACB Rajouri into the allegations of accumulation of assets disproportionate to known source of income by above named accused person. The verification conducted had revealed that the above named public servant remained elected Sarpanch of panchayat Dhanore Gorsian, Rajouri in the year 2011 and also remained elected Block Development Chairman of Block Rajouri for the years 2019-2023.

During this period, he has accumulated various moveable and immovable assets worth crores in his name as well as disguised in the name of his family members which includes multiple well furnished houses, multiple plots of land, shops, luxurious vehicles and other assets. 

In this way, the above named public servant namely Darbar Chowdhary S/o Late Gulzar Ali R/o Dhanore Gorsian, Rajouri, former Sarpanch Dhanore Gorsian and former Block Development Chairman, Block Rajouri has enriched himself illicitly by indulging in corrupt practices and has acquired huge assets which are prima facie disproportionate to his known source of income. 

Anti Corruption Bureau after registration of case under relevant sections of law, also conducted simultaneous searches with the help of local police in presence of Magistrates/Independent Witnesses at the premises of above named accused person. Detailed and in-depth scrutiny of the seized record will be carried out during further course of investigation.

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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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