SRINAGAR: In a proactive initiative to ensure compliance with juvenile protection standards, Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) Shopian, led by Principal Magistrate, Bazila Bashir today conducted an inspection of the Juvenile Observation Home (JOH) in Harwan, Srinagar. The inspection team included Musharaf (Member, JJB Shopian), Rafie Ahmad Ganie (Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel, Shopian) and Sumaira Imtiyaz (Legal cum Probation Officer).

The visit was  organized under the mandates of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, focusing on safeguarding the rights and well-being of juveniles in conflict with the law. Superintendent of the Observation Home facilitated a detailed tour of all residential, educational, recreational, and medical facilities. The team assessed living conditions, hygiene standards, infrastructure, and safety protocols.

Principal Magistrate and team members held candid conversations with residents to understand their treatment, rehabilitation progress, and access to legal, educational, and healthcare services. The visiting team cross-verified the legal and administrative records of all the juveniles aimed to ensure adherence to statutory procedures, including timely production before the JJB and legal aid provisions.

“Our surprise visit underscores the JJB’s zero-tolerance approach towards negligence in juvenile care. We are committed to ensuring that every child here receives dignity, protection, and rehabilitative support as enshrined in the law. Any deviation from standards will be met with stringent corrective action,” Principal Magistrate, JJB Shopian said on the occasion.

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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