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QAZIKUND: Ravinder Raina, former President, J&K BJP along with Choudhary Zulfkar Ali met the Gujjar Bakerwal Victim families at Qazigund. BJP District President Kulgam Farooq Rather, Senior Leader Abid Hussain, District President Anantnag Rakesh Koul, Pinka Malik and many other party leaders were also present on the occasion.

Ravinder Raina said that unfortunately the 3 young persons were missing for quite some time out of which 2 dead bodies of the youth were recovered. He said that the administration is still clueless about the exact incident and the third missing person. He said that the mortal remains of Shouket Bajad, and Riyaz Ahmad were found, but the third person Mukhtar Ahmed is still missing.

Ravinder Raina while speaking to the relatives of the aggrieved, assured the Justice and all possible help to the Victim families. He said that the NC government should take steps to fast track the investigation into the disappearance of the three people. He said that the youth is the future of the nation and society and the administration should utilize more resources if needed to provide immediate relief to the victim families.

He also said that he will take the matter with appropriate authorities to ensure strong technical and investigative measures. Choudhary Zulfkar Ali called for a systematic approach by the administration, involving coordination between law enforcement agencies, local authorities, and the public. He assured the families that they will be provided relief soon.

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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