GANDERBAL: The Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman District Legal Services Authority), Ganderbal, Abdul Nasir, conducted the 4th Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting today, with the objective of ensuring timely review and release of undertrial prisoners, thereby promoting their rights and access to justice.

The meeting was held in the office chamber of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Ganderbal, and was attended by Shreya Singhal, District Magistrate, Ganderbal, Harshal Rajesh Mahajan, Sr. Superintendent of Police, Ganderbal, Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary DLSA, Ganderbal, Bharat Sharma, Sr. Superintendent Central Jail Srinagar, Shafat Ahmad, Public Prosecutor, Sessions Court, Ganderbal, Shafakat Murtaza, APP, Additional District & Sessions Court Ganderbal, and  Sajid Irfan, Deputy, LADC Ganderbal.

The UTRC convened to review the cases of two undertrial prisoners, shortlisted by the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal for consideration, under category-12 (Women).

Upon examination of the cases, the Committee observed that both women undertrial prisoners were facing charges involving heinous offences. Accordingly, after due consideration of the nature and gravity of the allegations, the UTRC Committee decided not to recommend their release at this stage.

The meeting underscores the commitment of the District Legal Services Authority, to uphold the principles of justice and ensure the rights of undertrial prisoners are safeguarded. The authority remains dedicated to promoting access to justice and protecting the rights of the marginalized and vulnerable sections of society. District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal, will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that justice is served and the rights of all individuals are protected.

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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.

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