• Expresses grief over martyrdom of 4 brave-hearts in Rajbagh area of District Kathua

JAMMU: Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), raised serious concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, urging the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting of J&K to discuss the alarming rise in terrorism across the Jammu region. He pointed out that terrorism, which was once largely contained to the Valley, has now started spreading across Jammu, putting civilians and security forces at heightened risk.  

Paying heartfelt homage, the senior NC leader has expressed profound grief over the martyrdom of four brave soldiers in the Rajbagh area gunfight in district Kathua. He extended condolences to the bereaved families of the fallen heroes, emphasizing that their supreme sacrifice should not go in vain.  

Rattan Lal Gupta reminded the Prime Minister of his earlier all-party meeting of J&K political leaders called in 2021, where he had assured the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. He also recalled PM Modi’s commitment to bridging the Dilli ki Doori (distance from Delhi) and Dil ki Doori (distance from the heart).

Taking a dig at the BJP-led central government, Rattan Lal Gupta stated that Home Minister Amit Shah had assured the nation on the floor of the Parliament that the abrogation of Article 370 would put an end to terrorism in the region. "However, since the Dhangri killings in 2023, terrorism has escalated in the Jammu region, shattering the claims made by the Centre. The sacrifices of our security personnel and innocent civilians highlight the failure of this policy," he asserted.  

Further, the senior NC leader resented against the Centre for holding multiple high-level law and order meetings concerning Jammu and Kashmir while ignoring the Chief Minister  who is heading the J&K Govt."How can officials discuss security matters without involving the elected leadership? Such an approach only deepens the governance crisis in J&K," he questioned.  

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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.

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