BANDIPORA: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora under the aegis of NALSA and J&K Legal Services Authority conducted 2nd UTRC meeting in District Bandipora on Tuesday.

The meeting chaired by Khalil Ahmad Choudhary, Chairman DLSA Bandipora, with the members of the Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC), was attended by District Magistrate Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri; Senior Superintendent of Police Bandipora, Harmeet Singh Mehta; Secretary DLSA Bandipora, Iqbal Ahmad Akhoon, (Through Virtual Mode), Chief Prosecution Officer, Bandipora, Abdul Majeed, and Chief LADC, Bandipora Bilal Ahmad Bhat.

The meeting was convened in order 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.

In the meeting, the committee reviewed cases of eligible UTPs/Prisoners shortlisted by the Chairman, DLSA Bandipora for consideration and recommended 18 cases of UTPs/Prisoners besides directed Legal Aid Defense Counsels to take necessary steps and file applications/bail applications.

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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