SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee (AAC) chairman Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir D. Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq has expressed deep grief and shock over the demise of Manzoor Ahmad Baba, son of the late Assadullah Baba, a resident of Nala Bal, Nowshera, Srinagar.

The deceased was the nephew of the daily Greater Kashmir Editor-in-Chief, Fayaz Ahmad Kalooo.Mirwaiz conveyed his condolences to Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo, the Baba family members, and relatives on this tragic loss. He described the death of young Manzoor Ahmad Baba as a profound and heartbreaking blow to the Baba family and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant Jannat-uk-Firdous to the departed soul and patience to the bereaved family members.

Meanwhile, Mirwaiz expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 16 people, including young children in Budhal village of Rajouri district, due to a mysterious illness. He urged the J&K administration to investigate the causes of these deaths and the mysterious disease to prevent further loss of lives.Mirwaiz also expressed his condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased and the people of Rajouri. He prayed for Jannat-ul-Firdous to the departed souls and patience to those affected by this tragic and painful incident.

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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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