REASI:  Vice Chairperson of District Development Council Reasi Adv. Sajra Qadir has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of lives in Mohare due to the landslide. According to official reports, the house of Nazir Ahmed, son of Bahar Din, was completely flattened under the debris. Nazir Ahmed, aged 38, and his wife Wazira Begum, aged 35, were killed along with their five children. 

 “I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the tragic loss of seven precious lives in the devastating landslide at Baddar village in Mahore. An entire family has been wiped out in this tragedy, leaving behind unbearable pain for the community. On behalf of the District Development Council Reasi, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved relatives and pray to Almighty Allah to grant eternal peace to the departed souls and courage to the family and community to bear this irreparable loss,” the Vice Chairperson said in a condolence message.

She further added that the district administration has been directed to provide every possible relief and support to the affected family. She assured the people of Mahore that in this hour of grief they are not alone. The administration and elected representatives share their pain and will continue to extend all necessary assistance.

The shocking incident has left the people of Reasi and adjoining areas numb with grief, with many visiting the site to express solidarity with the bereaved relatives. As the community mourns, prayers are being held across the district for the departed souls.

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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