BUDGAM: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam, today organized an awareness programme on the rights of under trial prisoners (UTPs), jail inmates, convicted persons etc. at Central Jail Srinagar. The programme was held under the chairmanship of O.P.Bhagat, Chairman DLSA (Pr.Distt. & Sessions Judge) Budgam and supervision of Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary DLSA Budgam.

On the occasion, Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel of DLSA Budgam, Lateef Ahmad Khan and Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsels, Javaid Ahmad Mir and Nazir Ahmad Wagay were deputed as resource persons on behalf of DLSA Budgam to Central Jail Srinagar. The resource persons spoke on the subject and apprised the under trial prisoners, convicts, jail inmates etc, about ways and means of obtaining free and competent legal aid from legal services institutions to defend their cases at various levels free of cost.

They also interacted with the UTP’s and apprised them about the progress of their cases and heard their concerns regarding pending court cases. The inmates were also informed about the services and schemes of DLSA meant for UTPs, and also imparted awareness regarding the legal provisions etc. Programme witnessed active participation of Shahbaz Hussain, Incharge Superintendent Central Jail Srinagar, officials of Prison Legal Aid Clinic and PLVs existing at Central jail Srinagar, police personnel, jail inmates, PLVs of DLSA Budgam etc.

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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