• Assures full government support; visits injured at GMC Kathua and Military Hospital Pathankote
  • Provincial President JKNC Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta accompanies him on visits, assures party's firm support for victim families

KATHUA:  Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Choudhary, today visited Gathi and Jod Khad villages in Kathua district, which was severely affected by a landslide triggered by a cloudburst. The Deputy CM took stock of the situation, interacted with the displaced families currently housed in relief camps, and assured them of full government support for their relief and rehabilitation.

During his visit, Surinder Choudhary issued necessary directives to district administration officials to ensure timely and adequate assistance to the affected families. He reiterated that the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to ensuring proper rehabilitation and long-term support for all those impacted by the natural disaster.

Following the visit to the camps, the Deputy CM also went to Government Medical College (GMC), Kathua, to meet the seven injured persons who are currently undergoing treatment. He directed the hospital authorities to provide the best possible medical care to the injured. He later visited Military Hospital, Pathankote, where other injured persons have been admitted, and issued similar instructions to the hospital administration regarding their care and well-being.

The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by Jammu Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta, who also assured the victims that the party stands firmly with them. He stated that the party's ground-level workers, functionaries, and local leadership are actively involved in relief efforts and will continue to raise the concerns of the affected people with the government.

Gupta lauded the swift and effective response of the Omar Abdullah government and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the local administration and party functionaries in extending relief and support to the affected population.

Senior party leaders Bimla Luthra former former MLA, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Sham Narian Mehta District President Kathua Rural, Ajeet Kumar Sharma District President Kathua Urban, Dharma Pal Kundal, Devinder Mehta,  Parveen Khousar were also present during the visit.

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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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