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

KISHTWAR: To safeguard public order and communal harmony, the District Magistrate Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma has ordered the preventive detention of Mohammad Saleem S/o Nissar Ahmed R/o Bagla Dali, District Doda, under the provisions of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978.

The action was taken on the basis of a dossier submitted by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Kishtwar - which revealed the accused person’s repeated involvement in organized illegal transportation and smuggling of bovine animals across District Doda, District Kishtwar and adjoining areas.

Despite previous criminal involvement, the subject continued to indulge in similar activities, demonstrating a habitual tendency and complete disregard for the law. The District Magistrate observed that such activities possess serious communal ramifications and have the potential to disturb public tranquillity, communal harmony and the even tempo of life.

It was further found that ordinary criminal law had failed to deter the subject from pursuing his unlawful activities. Satisfied that the subject's activities were highly prejudicial to the maintenance of public order, the District Magistrate invoked the provisions of the Public Safety Act and ordered his detention.

The detenue has been lodged in District Jail, Kishtwar. The district administration Kishtwar reiterated its Zero Tolerance Policy against bovine smugglers, anti-social elements and all persons involved in activities prejudicial to public order and warned that stringent action shall continue against such offenders.

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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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