SRINAGAR: A condolence meeting was held today in the High Court of J&K and Ladakh at Srinagar Wing to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragic incident at Pahalgam here yesterday. The legal fraternity stood together in this hour of grief to show unwavering solidarity with the victims and their families.

The condolence meeting was attended by Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, Justice Rahul Bharti, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, and Justice Mohd.Yousuf Wani, Judges, High Court of J&K and Ladakh.

Besides, Deputy Solicitor General of India, Senior Additional Advocate Generals, Senior designated advocates, President J&K High Court Bar Association Srinagar, members of the Bar, officers and officials of the Registry and court staff also attended the condolence meet.

The gathering observed two minutes of silence to pay heartfelt tribute to those who lost their precious lives in the act of terrorism at Pahalgam. They strongly condemned the barbaric act terming it as inhumane and cruel.

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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