• Appreciate reopening of buried cases , registration of FIRs, bring to justice the people responsible for the savagery

JAMMU: Decision to address the issues concerning families of terror victims brutally killed by the terrorists by LG Manoj Sinha ji is a welcome step in the right direction, stated Girdhari Lal Raina, Spokesperson, J&K BJP & former MLC..

The commitment to deliver justice and comprehensive support to the affected families,  reopen cases that were deliberately buried, ensure that FIRs are registered, and provide government jobs to the Next of Kin (NoKs) on priority is also appreciable. So are the instructions issued to initiate immediate measures to reclaim properties and land that had been illegally occupied by terrorists or their sympathisers.

Expressing these views Girdhari Lal Raina, however termed these steps as short of the expectations of the countrymen including citizens of JK-UT. People have been demanding a high powered enquiry commission to look into the rise of separatism and its transformation into full blown terrorist violence and the role played by the rulers of that era both directly and indirectly by abdicating their constitutional responsibility.

Pakistan-sponsored terrorists who imposed their writ on Kashmir by unleashing death and destruction under a concerted plan”- neatly executed by local terror groups.

The state government at that time abdicated its constitutional duties, not only created a socio-political vacuum but actually left people’s life and liberty at the mercy of looters, marauders and terror groups Raina asserted.

Death and destruction that took place over a period of time was the result of a sustained process of separatism and cultivation of anti-India sentiment. Those in power rewarded, instead of punishing these elements involved in fostering separatism and secessionism, GL Raina pointed out. Known terrorists trained in Pakistan and arrested by law enforcement agencies were released in the name of goodwill gesture, he recalled.

Innocents were brutally killed, the entire minority Hindu community was ethnically cleansed, targeted killings were undertaken to instill fear among the vulnerable minorities and property worth billions destroyed, encroached and captured, He continued. All this was done under the watchful eyes of the administration headed by an ‘elected’ chief Minister, Ex-MLC stressed.

   Complete and real justice is possible only after all those responsible, including the political masters in power are identified, apprehended and punished in accordance with the Law of the land. It is therefore essential to inquire into the role played by those at the helm of affairs .

Bringing real culprits to book is possibly by a high powered commission as has been done in case of 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Such a commission should be constituted without any further delay and those found guilty should be given exemplary punishment as per the law. FIRs that have not been acted upon by the state should be clubbed and given to the NIA for a comprehensive probe leading to a time bound charge sheet, GL Raina demanded. He also demanded the publishing of white paper on this entire issue.

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.

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