UDHAMPUR: A rescue drive was today conducted by the District Rescue Team to extricate Children forced in Labour/Child Marriage and begging here in Udhampur Township.

The team carried out surprise inspections at several locations including Hotels, Restaurants, shops and Rehri stalls to rescue children forced into labour and begging. The rescue team was  led by  Child Helpline coordinator Hari Krishan and assisted by Counsellor CHL, CWC member,  Labour Inspector, Medical Staff, Special Juvenile Police officer, case worker CHL, Outreach worker and Social worker from DCPU.

The team rescued one boy involved in child labour. The child was produced before the Child Welfare Committee  for rehabilitation and provided temporary shelter at Palaash, a child care institute for boys in Udhampur.

The team warned that the establishments employing underage children will face legal action under the Child Labour (Prohibition & child labour through regular rescue operations.

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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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