In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

GANDERBAL: Principal District and Sessions Judge (PD&SJ) Ganderbal, Abdul Nasir today chaired Under-Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting at District Court Ganderbal. The meeting took review of Under-Trial prisoners, who are eligible to be considered for release, as well as to accelerate the regular functioning of UTRC and review all eligible under-trial prisoners (UTPs).

The meeting was attended by Shyambir, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal; Wasim Qadri, Sr. Superintendent of Police Ganderbal; Nazir Ahmad Teli, DySP DAR Ganderbal; Shafat Ahmad, Chief Prosecuting Officer, Ganderbal; Irshad Ahmad, Officer Incharge Dignibal Ganderbal; Sajid Irfan, Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel Ganderbal, Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Ganderbal as members of the UTRC.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the eligible cases of Under Trial Prisoners falling under the 14 categories mentioned in NALSA Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Under Trial Review Committee. In the meeting, the committee reviewed cases of eligible UTPs/ Prisoners shortlisted by the Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal for consideration. The committee recommended two cases of UTPs/Prisoners for release.

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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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