SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir,Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq expressed shock and grief over the gruesome killing of a minor girl in Ganderbal in a failed attempt at abduction. Mirwaiz said that such a reprehensible act has not only extinguished a young life and devastated a family, but has shaken all society and exposed the insecurity and vulnerability of women and children which is very concerning.

He said that authorities must immediately act and catch the culprits and give them the harshest of punishment as a deterrent and help restore the confidence among people especially young girls.Extending his heartfelt condolences and solidarity to the bereaved family, Mirwaiz prayed for patience and strength to them in this hour of unbearable loss.

Mirwaiz emphasized that it is the collective responsibility of society, alongside institutions, to safeguard the lives and dignity of children and women and to ensure that such tragedies are prevented.

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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