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

GANDERBAL: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal organized a legal awareness programme at Central Jail Srinagar on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to Premature Release, Parole and Furlough to educate inmates about the legal provisions, eligibility criteria and procedure governing these reformative measures.

The programme was conducted under the supervision of Abdul Nasir, Chairman DLSA Ganderbal, and under the guidance of Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal in accordance with the Calendar of Activities issued by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (J&K LSA).

Sajid Irfan, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel, and Romani Syed, Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel, Ganderbal, served as the Resource Persons. They explained the legal framework governing premature release, parole and furlough, their objectives, eligibility conditions, procedural requirements and the distinction between these provisions. The inmates were also informed about the role of legal aid institutions in assisting eligible prisoners.

The programme concluded with an interactive session where inmate's queries were addressed, reaffirming DLSA Ganderbal's commitment to promoting legal awareness and ensuring access to justice for all.

 

 

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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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