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

SRINAGAR: Anti Corrupting Bureau (ACB) received a written complaint from the complainant stating therein that Ziladar namely Nazir Ahmad  Wani S/o Mohd Akbar Wani  R/o Utrasoo Najigund Anantnag and Patwari namely Bilal Ahmad Wagay S/o Abdul Rehman Wagay R/o Sherpora Anantnag posted in Irrigation Division Anantnag are demanding a bribe of ₹1,00,000 from him for disposal of an application/complaint which has been filed against him regarding the alleged encroachment of Govt. land at Ashajipora near Dabruna Anantnag.

Accused officials told him that they would settle or reject the application/complaint at their level if he pays a bribe equal to cost of one Marla of land at that location which is ₹4 Lakh approx. On his repeated requests the bribe money was finally settled for ₹1 Lakh, 

The complainant chose not to pay bribe and instead approached Anti Corruption Bureau for taking legal action against the said officials as envisaged under law. On receipt of the complaint, a discreet verification was conducted. During verification it was found that the land in question was not state land but is proprietary land of the complainant and the demand of bribe by accused public servants was also confirmed, accordingly Case FIR No. 05/2026 u/s 7 of P/C Act 1988 read with amendment Act-2018 was registered in PS ACB Anantnag and investigation was taken up. 

During the course of investigation a trap team was constituted. The team laid a successful trap and caught the said Govt. employees red handed while demanding and accepting bribe. They were arrested on spot and bribe amount was also recovered from their possession in presence of independent witnesses associated with the trap team. 

Subsequently, search of residential houses of the accused Govt. employees was carried out in presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses. Further investigation of the instant 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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