SRINAGAR: In a heartfelt show of solidarity and grief, senior leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir, today visited the residence of Syed Adil Hussain Shah at Hapat Nar, Pahalgam. Syed Adil, a young pony handler and the lone Kashmiri Muslim, tragically lost his life during the recent cowardly terror attack on tourists at Baisaran meadow, Pahalgam.

The BJP delegation was led by Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, along with Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition & General Secretary, J&K BJP, and Ravinder Raina, former President, J&K BJP. Several other senior leaders and local party workers also accompanied them to express their condolences to the bereaved family.

Sofi Yusuf, Arif Raja, Altaf Thakur, Mudassir Wani, Ali Mohd., Mir, Ashraf Azad, Mohd Rafiq Wani, Sajid Yusuf Shah, Sahil Bashir Bhat, Bilal Parre, Salinder Singh, Ashok Bhat and other senor leaders of BJP were present on the occasion. The BJP leaders termed the killing of Syed Adil Hussain Shah as a brutal and inhumane act, emphasizing that terrorism knows no religion and continues to claim innocent lives. They paid rich tributes to Syed Adil’s courage and dedication, recognizing him as a symbol of Kashmiri resilience and hardworking spirit.

Speaking at the occasion, Ashok Koul said, "We stand shoulder to shoulder with the family of Syed Adil in this moment of profound grief. His sacrifice will not be forgotten, and we assure full support to his family. The entire nation mourns with them." Sunil Sharma highlighted the urgent need to defeat the forces of terror that seek to destabilize peace and communal harmony in Jammu & Kashmir.

"The killing of an innocent, hardworking youth like Adil is a stark reminder of the evil designs of terrorists who are enemies of humanity," he stated. Ravinder Raina also spoke with the family members and the local community, assuring them that BJP is committed to safeguarding the lives and aspirations of every citizen in Jammu & Kashmir.

The BJP leadership has asked the administration to provide immediate financial assistance and a government job to a member of Syed Adil Hussain Shah’s family to secure their future. The visit was marked by prayers for the departed soul and an expression of unwavering commitment towards restoring lasting peace in the region.

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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