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SRINAGAR: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the family of Peerzada Fayaz Ahmad Shah of Jamia Masjid, Nowhatta, Srinagar, has suffered a deep tragedy with the passing of two loved ones. First, his brother-in-law, Maulana Abdul Rahman Bukhari Sahab of Lal Bazar, a respected religious scholar of the Kashmir Valley, passed away. The shock of his death led to another devastating loss, as Asiya Ji, wife of Irshad Ahmad Mirani, suffered a heart attack and passed away shortly after hearing the news.

Today, EJAC Vice President and MIEF Patron Farooq Ahmad Khan led a delegation to Ahmad Nagar, Srinagar, to personally offer condolences and stand in solidarity with the grieving family.Speaking on the occasion, Farooq Khan expressed his deep sorrow “This is an incredibly painful time for Peerzada Fayaz Ahmad Shah Sahab and his family. Losing Maulana Abdul Rahman Bukhari Sahab, a revered religious figure, and then his beloved sister, Asiya Ji, is truly devastating.

My prayers are with them, and I ask Almighty Allah to grant them Jannat-ul-Firdous and Maghfirat (forgiveness).”Farooq Khan, who is a close friend and neighbor of Peerzada Fayaz Ahmad Shah, emphasized the importance of standing together as a community in times of sorrow. He urged everyone to support and pray for the bereaved family.Condolences were also extended to Maulana Bukhari’s sons, Syed Masood-Ur-Rehman Bukhari and Syed Maafuzul Rehman Bukhari, who have lost their esteemed father.

A condolence meeting was held at the union office, where several executive members, including MIEF President Bilal Ahmad Khan, General Secretary Farooq Ahmad Shalmari, Vice President Naseer Ahmad Nahvi, District President Srinagar Bilal Ahmad Bhat, Chief Spokesperson Farooq Malik, Press Secretary Shabir Ahmad Khan,  and others, shared their sympathies and assured the family of their support.The entire community joins in mourning this profound loss and prays for strength and patience for the grieving family.

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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