BARAMULLA: In a bid to ensure the seamless and spiritually enriching observance of the annual Urs of Hazrat Haji Murad Bukhari (RA), Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Baramulla, Syed Altaf Hussain Musvi chaired a meeting at Kreeri to finalize arrangements for the upcoming event.

ADC emphasized the importance of inter-departmental coordination to facilitate smooth conduct of the Urs. He directed all concerned officials to remain proactive and ensure timely execution of their responsibilities, keeping in mind the large number of devotees expected to attend.

Detailed discussions were held around essential services such as traffic regulation, security deployment, health care, sanitation, and power supply. The ADC stressed the need for clear traffic flow plans, functional medical aid stations, uninterrupted electricity, and enhanced cleanliness measures around the shrine and congregation areas.

Officers were instructed to ensure the comfort and safety of devotees at all stages. Special attention will be given to crowd management and emergency response systems, with adequate deployment of police personnel, medical teams, and fire services. Drinking water and sanitation facilities will be made readily available throughout the duration of the event.

The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, Block Medical Officer along with officers from the Police, PHE, PDD, R&B, Fire and Emergency Services, and other concerned departments.

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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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