RAJOURI: In a heartbreaking incident reported from village Sialsui in Kalakote Sub Division, two children lost their lives due to drowning while grazing cattle near a flooded water body. The deceased have been identified as Raqfat Ali, son of Mohammad Shabir & Safeena Kouser, daughter of Mohammad Kabir. Another child, Saima Chowdhary daughter of Mohammad Shabir, sustained injuries in the incident.

Soon after receiving information about the tragedy, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma deputed a team of officers led by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kalakote to visit the site. The team comprised Tehsildar Kalakote, Naib Tehsildar HQ, PHC Sialsui staff, and police personnel, who rushed to the location to assess the situation and extend necessary assistance.

The District Administration expressed grief over the loss of innocent lives and assured all possible support to the bereaved families. Directions were issued to ensure proper medical care for the injured child and to complete all requisite formalities related to the incident.

The Deputy Commissioner has appealed to the general public, especially in rural and hilly areas, to exercise extreme caution during the ongoing monsoon season, particularly around water bodies. Further necessary measures are being taken to prevent such unfortunate incidents in the future.

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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