SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Shishir Gupta and Senior Superintendent of Police Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmad Chaudhary today visited Dubjan, where a kid from Pulwama district drowned in Rambaira river on Sunday.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the ongoing rescue operation at the site. He took stock of the efforts being undertaken by the concerned rescue agencies and issued necessary directions to further intensify the search. Rescue teams comprising Police, SDRF, local volunteers and other experts are carrying out extensive search operations in the river to trace the kid.

The Deputy Commissioner assured that the district administration is taking every possible step to trace and retrieve him. He stated that the administration is maintaining close supervision over the entire operation to ensure effective coordination among all agencies. He further informed that an additional team of NDRF is being deployed to augment the ongoing rescue efforts and expedite the operation.

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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