BUDGAM: In connection with a video that has gone viral on social media regarding alleged negligence at SDH Chadoora, in Budgam district, the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has ordered an inquiry into the incident to ascertain the fact and take the guilty to task.

As per an official handout issued here, it has been given out that a committee has been constituted that will conduct in-depth analysis of electronic records, CCTV footage, duty rosters and conduct interviews of patients and staff members to ascertain the facts, fix responsibility on any errors of omission or commission, and recommend appropriate necessary action to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future.   

Further it has been made clear that the inquiry committee will also examine the possibility that the video was deliberately set-up or edited to defame a busy Government Hospital by some vested interests who have made earlier attempts to defame Government Hospitals and mislead patients and the public, as happened in the case of SDH Bijbehara and CHC Pattan where orchestrated/fake videos were uploaded on social media.

In such a case the committee will recommend action under the relevant sections of the law against the perpetrators of such nefarious attempts, if any, the statement read. Directorate of Health Services Kashmir remains steadfast and completely committed to the highest standards of professionalism and will not tolerate any laxity at any level, a statement issued by the DHSK said.

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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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