JAMMU: A secret verification conducted by this J&K Anti Corruption Bureau into the source report has revealed that one Bodh Raj S/o ChuniLal, R/o NaterKothian, Muthi Jammu, while posted as District Mineral Officer (DMO) Kathua, has indulged in corrupt practices & acquired benami assets worth crores of rupees, in the name of his family members/relatives, which are disproportionate to his known sources of income.

Accordingly, a case FIR No. 08/2024 U/S 13(1) (b) r/w 13 (2) of PC Act 1988 was registered on 24.08.2024 at P/S ACB Central, J&K, Jammu and investigation was taken up.

2.      During the course of investigation, many evidence were collected which establishes transactions in lakhs of rupee in the accounts of close relatives and friends and accused is being facilitated by his close relatives/ friends in parking money and other investments.

3.      In order to lay hands on incriminating documents and material pertinent to the investigation of the instant case as there is every apprehension and suspicion that important documents/material pertaining to instant case may exist in these premises/ houses of these relatives/ friends.

Accordingly, Search Warrants were obtained from the competent Court of Law and searches were conducted at multiple locations at Jammu and Kathua.

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