RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today visited shelling affected areas and later chaired a crucial meeting to review the progress of the ongoing assessment of damages caused to residential houses.

To ensure comprehensive coverage, the Deputy Commissioner directed the involvement of officials from multiple departments, including the Revenue Department and the Rural Development Department (RDD), for effective identification and reporting of damage cases from every nook and corner of the district.

Emphasizing a people-centric approach, the Deputy Commissioner said that no genuine case should be left out and directed the deputed teams to carry out the assessment as per laid down norms in a time-bound manner. He further stated that field teams shall visit the doorsteps of affected households to assess the extent of damage and ensure timely relief.

"The aim is to ensure that all affected families receive due support without any delays. Officials must act with sincerity, empathy, and urgency," the Deputy Commissioner added. Earlier in the day, the Deputy Commissioner visited Panjgrain and other affected areas to take firsthand stock of the situation. He interacted with the local population, listened to their grievances, and assured them that timely relief would be provided to all eligible victims.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Chander Prakash; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Mohammad Jahangir Khan, and other concerned district and sectoral officers.

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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