SRINAGAR: In connection with upcoming holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Wednesday held a consultative meeting with prominent Shia leaders in order to seek suggestions from the stakeholders for ensuring better facilities to people and smooth conduct of processions.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed, SDM East Zubair Ahmad were present on the occasion. While representatives of prominent Shia Associations including Yaadgar-i-Hussaini Committee, Anjuman-e-Sharie Shiayan, Yousuf Abad Budgam, All J&K Shai Association, Anjuman-e-Sharie Shiayan, Darul Mustafa Budgam were also part of the meeting.

On the occasion, DC said the purpose of holding interaction is to facilitate the people during the holy month of Muharrum by making all basic necessary arrangements by the district administration, besides sought suggestions from the stakeholders for ensuring smooth peaceful processions during the holy month. DC also sought cooperation from all the Shia Associations and other stakeholders in ensuring smooth conduct of Muharram processions and other religious gatherings in the best interest of all people.

While responding to the suggestions and issues put forth by the representatives of Shia leaders, DC assured them that all their genuine demands will be looked into on priority. With regard to arrangements like electricity & water supplies, repairing of roads, sanitation measures, street lighting and first aid medical facilities, DC said that necessary instructions have already been given to all the concerned departments.

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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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