In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Holds interaction with inmates, takes stock of facilities available

SRINAGAR: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, under the able guidance of Jaffer Hussain Beg, Chairman DLSA/ Principal District and Sessions Judge (PD&SJ) Srinagar, and under the supervision of Nusrat Ali Hakak, SubJudge/ Secretary DLSA Srinagar, Saturday conducted a thorough inspection of the Central Jail Srinagar. 

The Pr. District and Sessions Judge Srinagar along with Secretary DLSA Srinagar personally visited and inspected Central Jail Srinagar to gain first-hand knowledge of the living conditions of inmates and the overall functioning of the jail. He held interaction with the inmates and took first hand stock of facilities available there.

The inspection covered a wide range of areas, including the Jail Legal Aid Clinic, Welfare Block, Vocational Training Centre, Computer Training Centre, Music and Fine Arts Centre, Calligraphy Centre, Jail Hospital, Kitchen Area, Women Block Prisoners, and the exclusive Women-Centric Tailoring Centre. The Medical Center within the jail premises was also thoroughly inspected, with special focus on the de-addiction facilities provided to the inmates.

During the visit, Principal District and Session Judge and Secretary DLSA and the team, along with Sheikh Zulfikar Azad, Sr. Superintendent of Central Jail Srinagar, Shahbaz Hussain Bhat, Deputy Superintendent, Central Jail Srinagar, Medical Officers and prison staff inspected all the barracks and interacted with inmates, including female prisoners. 

The team listened attentively to the inmates' concerns and grievances, and provided them a platform for feedback on the services provided by DLSA Srinagar. The inspection served as a vital step in ensuring that the rights and welfare of inmates are upheld within the Central Jail Srinagar.

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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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