SHOPIAN: Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) Shopian, under the leadership of Principal Magistrate, Bazila Bashir, conducted a comprehensive inspection of Police Station Zainapora, today.

This inspection was carried out under Section 8 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which empowers the Board to conduct regular inspections of any facility where juveniles are likely to be detained, including police stations. The visit aimed to ensure strict compliance with juvenile justice protocols and verify that no children were unlawfully detained in adult facilities.

The inspection was conducted by a dedicated team of juvenile justice officials, including Shireen, member JJB Shopian; Rafie Ahmad Ganie, Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC), Shopian; Nighat Meharbaan, Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP); Sumaira Imtiyaz, Legal cum Probation Officer (LcPO).

During the inspection, comprehensive review of detention records and custody documentation, physical inspection of holding areas and interrogation facilities, verification of age determination protocols for apprehended individuals, assessment of compliance with juvenile-specific procedures was held.

Based on the inspection findings, Principal Magistrate issued a directive for the immediate designation of a Special Juvenile Police Officer (SJPO) at Police Station Zainapora. Following a meticulous review of all detention records and physical verification of individuals in custody, the inspection team confirmed that no juveniles were currently lodged at Police Station Zainapora.

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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