JAMMU: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Jammu, under the guidance of the Chairman and Principal District and Sessions Judge (PDJ) Jammu R. N. Watal and under the supervision of Sub Judge-Secretary Maleeka Sharma, on Monday conducted an inspection of Central Jail Kot Bhalwal.

The DLSA Secretary Maleeka Sharma and Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel Anil Sharma visited the Central Jail Kot Bhalwal to get first-hand appraisal of the living conditions for under-trial prisoners, detenues and other inmates, as well as the overall functioning of the jail. The Secretary and team members held interactions with under-trial prisoners, detenues, and convicts and took a first-hand stock of facilities available for the inmates.   Senior Superintendent of Central Jail Chhabil Singh Bhau was also present.

The inspection covered a wide range of areas, including the Jail Legal Aid Clinic, VC rooms, interview area, prisoner calling system, Jail Hospital, Kitchen Area, etc. The Medical Centre within the jail premises was thoroughly inspected followed by a visit to the Jail Hospital.  

Noting that some areas of the jail premises require renovation, on the spot directions were given to the Jail Superintendent to identify the spots and coordinate with the concerned authorities under the applicable rules.

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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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