In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • BPL / AAY ration weighing 4.39 lakh qtls. worth Rs. 19.20  Cr. misappropriated  in Jammu Rural during the yrs 2002, 2003, 2005 &  2006; FIR was lodged by the deptt. in pursuance of  CAG report

JAMMU: Crime Branch has  filed charge-sheet against thirteen  former officers including the  then nine Assistant Directors (ADs), two Chief Account Officers (CAOs), and two Tehsil Supply Officers (TSOs) in major ration scam case  of Jammu rural in which huge  BPL/AAY ration weighing 4,39,503 . 21 qtls. worth rupees 19.20  crores was misappropriated  during the year 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006.

The FIR was lodged with Crime Branch by the department of CA&PD in pursuance of CAG report in which audit para was raised and after conducting departmental  reconciliation. Four senior investigating officers of the rank of Deputy Superintendents of Police conducted in-depth investigation in this case of big ration scam ,  offences have been proved against the accused and hence final report filed in the Hon'ble court.

The modus - operandi of the accused had been that BPL & AAY food grains much in excess of  the authorized quantity of ration for BPL and AAY families was shown issued without  any justification and money so obtained by means of misappropriation of  ration was swindled.

Of the thirteen accused , seven passed away,  one bailed out, one surrendered before the court, whereas rest four were arrested and produced before the court of law at the time of submission of charge-sheet. Pertinently, similar ration misappropriation was also committed  during the year 2004 , which was investigated and challaned by the  ACB .

Senior Superintendent of Police ( SSP ) Crime Jammu, Benam Tosh confirmed that investigation of case FIR No.21/2009 ,U/S 409, 420 120-B RPC ,R/W 5(2) P.C. Act, P/S Crime Branch Jammu has been completed and chargesheet against  thirteen ( 13 )  former officers of CA&PD department and Accounts department , has been  filed in the Ld. court of Special Judge Anti Corruption Jammu for judicial determination.

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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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