RAJOURI: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary,  today visited Badhaal village to meet the bereaved families affected by the tragic deaths of 16 individuals from three families. Expressing heartfelt condolences, he assured the families of unwavering support from the district administration during this difficult time.  Pertinently, Cabinet Ministers Sakeena Itoo and Javed Rana had already visited the village immediately after the first two incidents to provide solace and ensure timely action. Meanwhile, the district administration is actively providing essential supplies, including ration and water, to the affected families and the community.

The Deputy CM said that adequate medical teams are on ground and working tirelessly to address any immediate concerns. He also informed that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the police is probing the cause behind these unfortunate deaths. "The Chief Minister is personally monitoring the situation and all efforts are being made to ascertain whether these deaths were due to natural causes or any other reason," he said. He reassured the public that there is no need to panic, highlighting the government's commitment towards welfare of every citizen. "We stand firm in ensuring the well-being of our people," he added.

 Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, MLA Budhal, Javed Iqbal Choudhary, ADDC Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa and all district officers accompanied the Deputy CM during his visit to Badhaal village.

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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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