POONCH: A delegation of Ex-Servicemen led by District President Subedar Major (Retd) Akhlaq Khan and District Vice President Captain (Retd) Mohammad Shokat Choudhary today met Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal to discuss implementation of welfare schemes for army veterans and extend their voluntary support for disaster and emergency services.

The delegation projected several pressing demands, including the construction of individual and community bunkers in border areas, better medical facilities and other welfare measures for retired personnel and their families.

In a significant gesture of service and solidarity, the delegation also expressed their willingness to assist the administration during natural disasters, emergencies, and the border crisis in collaboration with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). Many ex-servicemen have already submitted their names as volunteers at the office of the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer, Poonch.

The Deputy Commissioner assured them of full cooperation and lauded their continued commitment to national service, even after retirement. He emphasized that their experience and discipline are invaluable assets to the district administration.

This meeting underscores the dedication of ex-servicemen to both national and local welfare and marks a meaningful step toward closer coordination between veterans and civil authorities in Poonch.

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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