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BANDIPORA: As per the UTRC Quarterly meetings schedule issued by National Legal Services Authority for the year 2025, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora under the aegis of J&K Legal Services Authority today conducted 1st Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting in District Bandipora.

The meeting aimed to expedite the identification and review of prisoners who are eligible to be considered for release, as well as to accelerate the regular functioning of UTRC and review all eligible under-trial prisoners (UTPs)/Prisoners.

The UTRC meeting was held in compliance with the directions of Justice B.R. Gavai, Judge, Supreme Court of India (Executive Chairman, NALSA) and was chaired by Pr. District & Sessions Judge (Chairman DLSA), Bandipora, Khalil Ahmad Choudhary with the members of the UnderTrial Review Committee (UTRC).

In the meeting, the committee reviewed cases of eligible UTPs/Prisoners shortlisted by the Secretary, DLSA Bandipora for consideration, and the committee recommended 19 Prisoners for release.

The meeting was attended by Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, District Magistrate, Bandipora; Iqbal Ahmad Akhoon, Secretary DLSA/CJM Bandipora; Harmeet Singh Mehta, Senior Superintendent of Police, Bandipora; Abdul Majeed, Chief Prosecuting Officer, Bandipora; Ahmad Shaafi, Dy. S.P DAR, (Nodal Officer, Subsidiary Jail, Bandipora and Wani Nawaz-ul-Haq, Assistant LADC Bandipora.

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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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