JAMMU: Anti Corruption Bureau  produced Challan of case FIR No.32/2017 P/S VOJ (now ACB) u/s 5 (1) (d) (c) r/w section 5(2) of J&K P.C Act Svt. 2006 and sections 120-B/467/468/471 RPC before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Doda, against accused persons namely (1) Irshad Ahmed Kichloo S/O Sh. Ghulam Mohd Kichloo R/O Kichloo Mohalla Kishtwar, the then MPW Panchayat Keshwan, (2) Vijay Kumar S/O Sh. Dev Ram R/O Thakrai, Kishtwar, the then Gramin Dak Sevak, Branch Post office Thakrai and (3) Abdul Samad S/O Sh. Mohd Ramzan R/O Nagrana Keshwan, Kishtwar. 

The instant case was registered on the basis of a verification conducted into the allegations that one Abdul Samad and Officials of Block Development Office, Kishtwar/Post Office Thakrai, Kishtwar in league with each other have committed large scale bungling since 2009 and managed to open 21 fake accounts in the Post Office, Branch Thakrai without their knowledge and after opening these accounts the officials of BDO office Kishtwar prepared fake invoices and credited/deposited money in these accounts.

Subsequently payment/wages amounting to Rs.4,32,327/- were released in favour of these 21 alleged fake accounts holders which were opened at Post Office Thakeri and remained operational w.e.f. 08/2009 to 04/2012. In this way, the above named accused persons in connivance with each other misappropriated the amount and caused loss to the state exchequer.

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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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