SHOPIAN: In compliance with the directions of Justice Vikram Nath, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman, NALSA, and in accordance with the UTRC meeting schedule issued by the Legal Services Authority J&K for the year 2026, the District Legal Services Authority Shopian today conducted the 2nd Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting at District Court Complex Shopian.

The meeting was convened to expedite the identification and review of prisoners eligible for release and to ensure the effective and regular functioning of the UTRC mechanism, with a focus on all eligible undertrial prisoners (UTPs). The meeting was chaired by Pr. District & Sessions Judge (Chairman DLSA), Shopian, Mehmood Ahmad Chowdhary, and attended by members of the Under Trial Review Committee.

During the proceedings, the Committee examined cases of eligible UTPs/prisoners shortlisted by the Secretary, DLSA Shopian. After detailed review, the Committee recommended seven undertrial prisoners for release on bail, subject to the furnishing of surety bonds before the concerned courts. The meeting was attended by ADDC Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmad lone , ASP Shopian Ramiz Rashid, Secretary DLSA Shopian, Mudasar Farooq, Superintendent Jails (Correctional Home) Pulwama, Dr. Aejaz Ahmad and Chief LADC Shopian, Rafie Ahmad Ganie.

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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