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

JAMMU: J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, following a discussion on the assassination attempt on former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, described him as an internationally respected figure who dedicated his work to J&K's welfare, development and communal harmony.

He remembered that Dr Abdullah took the reins of J&K in very difficult times and worked tirelessly to navigate the then State from hardships. He also mentioned that Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha called Dr Abdullah to know his well being and assured for in depth investigation into the incident. The Speaker expressed belief that fair probe will be conducted and the culprit be given strict punishment so that no one dares to repeat such cowardly act in future.

The members, who earlier participated in the discussion and condemned the assassination attempt on former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah, included Ministers Sakeena Itoo and Satish Sharma,  Salman Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Sham Lal Sharma, Waheed ur Rehman Para, Nizam-ud-din Bhat, Arjun Singh Raju, Rajeev Jasrotia, Choudhary Mohammad Akram, Sajad Shaheen, Tanveer Sadiq, Javid Riyaz Bedar, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, Dr Shafi Ahmad Wani, Surjeet Singh Slathia, Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kaloo), Showkat Hussain Ganie, Sajad Gani Lone, Rafiq Ahmad Naik, Dr. Bashir Ahmad shah Veeri, Ajaz Ahamd Jan, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi), Dr. Rameshwar Singh and Mubarik Gul.

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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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