BANDIPORA: Principal District & Sessions Judge (PD&SJ) (Chairman, District Legal Services Authority), Bandipora, Jeema Bashir, today chaired 2nd Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting with the objective of ensuring timely review and release of undertrial prisoners, thereby promoting their rights and access to justice.

The meeting was held in the Conference Hall at ADR Centre (District Court Complex), Bandipora and was attended by Indu Kanwal Chib, District Magistrate, Bandipora; Aijaz Ahmad Zargar, Senior Superintendent of Police, Bandipora; Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA Bandipora; Barkat Ahmad Dar, Superintendent, District Jail Baramulla, Ahmad Shaafi, DySP, DAR Bandipora (In-charge Subsidiary Jail) Bandipora; Syed Sareer Ahmad, Chief Prosecuting Officer, Principal District and Sessions Court, Bandipora; Iftikar Hassan, Public Prosecutor, Additional Sessions Court, Bandipora, Gazanfer Syed, Superintendent District Jail Kupwara and Bilal Ahmad Bhat, Chief, LADC Bandipora.

The Committee conducted a preliminary review of four cases and  recommendations made by the UTRC will be forwarded to the competent authorities for necessary action. The meeting underscored the commitment of the District Legal Services Authority, Bandipora, to uphold the principles of justice and safeguard the rights of undertrial prisoners. The Authority remains dedicated in promoting access to justice and protecting the rights of marginalized and vulnerable sections of society. The District Legal Services Authority, Bandipora, will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that justice is served and the rights of all individuals are protected, under law.

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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