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POONCH: In a display of patriotism and unity, District Administration Poonch, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma, today organised a five-kilometre human chain as part of the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga campaign 2025.

The event commenced from the iconic SK Bridge, where Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma, Senior Superintendent of Police Shafket Hussain Batt, ADDC Pankaj Magotra, senior district officers and police officers, along with enthusiastic students, flagged off the proceedings by proudly waving a long stretch of the national flag.

Stretching from SK Bridge to Village Darela, the human chain spanned both sides of the road, forming a sight of saffron, white and green. Over 5,000 participants — including officers and employees of the District Administration, police personnel, school children, NCC cadets and NSS volunteers — came together to form this symbolic chain of solidarity.

Each participant held the tricolour high, turning the entire route into a corridor of national pride. The event not only showcased the spirit of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav but also served as a unifying moment for the people of Poonch, reinforcing the message of unity, patriotism and community participation.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner commended the collective effort of the people of Poonch in making the event a grand success. He emphasised that such initiatives strengthen the bond between citizens and the nation, especially as India celebrates its rich legacy of freedom and progress. The human chain concluded at Village Darela with the singing of patriotic songs, echoing through the hills of Poonch, leaving behind a memory of unity and pride.

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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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