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

SRINAGAR: Based on a specific input, a Secret Verification was conducted by Anti-Corruption Bureau into the allegations of possession of huge disproportionate assets by Malik Tahir Gani S/O Abdul Gani Malik R/O H. No. 185-A, Sanat Nagar, Srinagar A/P Q. No.55-C Gandhi Nagar, Jammu presently posted as Director, State Motor Garages, J&K. 

The verification revealed that the suspect while posted in different places/departments like ARTO Anantnag, Pulwama and Director State Motor Garages J&K has raised huge assets in the shape of plots, houses, shops, shopping complexes, bank accounts etc in his name as well as in the name of his family members/ relatives which were found highly disproportionate to his known sources of income.

On the basis of the verification conducted, a prima facie case of criminal misconduct was found made out against the accused Malik Tahir Gani, Director State Motor Garages, J&K under offences punishable U/S 13(1)(b) r/w section 13 (2) of PC Act 1988. Accordingly, a formal case FIR No. 11/2025 was registered at P/S ACB Central for investigation.

During the course of investigation, search warrants were obtained for conducting searches from the Hon’ble court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Jammu. Thereafter, searches were conducted by the ACB teams at 04 different locations which includes his residential houses at Sanat Nagar Srinagar, residential house at Hyderpora Srinagar, residential quarter at 55-C Gandhi Nagar, Jammu and official premises at New Plot, Jammu. During the course of search incriminating material was recovered and seized as evidence in the instant case.

Further investigation of the case is going on.

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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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