GANDERBAL: To ensure timely review and release of under-trial prisoners, promoting their rights and access to justice, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, District Legal Services Authority) Ganderbal, Abdul Nasir, chaired a 2nd meeting of the Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) for the year 2025, in his office chamber here, today.

The meeting was attended by District Magistrate Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore; Senior Superintendent of Police, Ganderbal, Ragav S; Secretary DLSA, Ganderbal, Sheikh Babar Hussain; Public Prosecutor, Sessions Court, Ganderbal, DySP DAR Ganderbal, DySP, Central Jail Srinagar,  Public Prosecutor, Additional Sessions Court, Ganderbal, Incharge Subsidiary Jail, Dignibal Ganderbal, Medical Officer, Central Jail, Srinagar, Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel and other concerned.

The UnderTrial Review Committee (UTRC) convened a meeting to review the case of an undertrial prisoner shortlisted by the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal. After thorough consideration, the committee decided not to recommend the Under Trial Prisoner (UTP) for release based on the medical report and owing to the fact that the said under-trial is allegedly accused of NDPS Act involving commercial quantity.

Despite the decision, the committee recommended constituting a Medical Board to further examine the UTP's health condition and submit a report within one month as to whether the said UTP falls within the category of terminally ill or not.

The committee suggested informing the Learned Trial court to direct the concerned hospital/Central Jail Srinagar authorities to constitute a special Medical Board. This board will assess the UTP's health condition and provide a report to both the trial court as well as DLSA Ganderbal within a month’s time for further action.

The meeting underscores the commitment of the District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal, to uphold the principles of justice and ensure the rights of under-trial prisoners are safeguarded.

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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.

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