In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

ANANTNAG;: In a significant success, police in Anantnag has solved a theft case registered at Police Station Bijbehara by arresting the accused and recovering stolen gold jewellery worth approximately ₹2 lakh.

On October 5, 2026, Police Station Bijbehara received a complaint from Safe Farooqi son of Farooq Ahmad resident of Veer, regarding the theft of gold jewellery from his house. Accordingly, case FIR No. 288/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered, and an investigation was initiated.

During the course of the investigation, the accused identified as Mukhtar Ahmad Bhat son of Wali Mohammad Bhat resident of Wanpoh, was identified through the scrutiny of CCTV footage obtained from the complainant’s house. Acting on leads developed during the investigation, the accused was apprehended in Kupwara on October 13, 2026.

During questioning, the accused disclosed that the stolen property had been concealed in his rented accommodation at FM Gali, Anantnag. Subsequently, on October 15, 2026, a police team conducted a search of the premises in the presence of independent witnesses and recovered the stolen gold jewellery worth approximately ₹2 lakh, along with the clothes allegedly worn by the accused at the time of the incident.

The recovered jewellery and clothes have been seized as evidence. Further investigation into the case is underway. Police remains committed to protecting the property of citizens, bringing offenders to justice, and ensuring the swift detection of criminal cases through professional investigation and evidence-based policing.

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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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