GANDERBAL: In order to expedite the identification and review of prisoners who are eligible to be considered for release, a meeting of the Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) was today held at District Court Ganderbal.

The meeting, chaired by Principal District and Sessions Judge, Ganderbal, Ritesh Kumar Dubey was also attended by Shyambir, District Magistrate, Ganderbal; Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal; Sandeep Gupta, SSP Ganderbal; Nazir Ahmad Teli, Dy.SP DAR, Ganderbal; Shafat Ahmad, Chief Prosecuting Officer, Ganderbal; Officer-in-charge, Subsidiary Jail, Ganderbal and Assistant, LADC, Ganderbal.

During the meeting, two cases of prisoners were taken up for review, and the committee examined the eligibility of Under Trial Prisoners (UTPs) for release. The committee reviewed the cases and made recommendations for the release of eligible prisoners.

The UTRC meeting is a regular review mechanism to ensure that prisoners who are eligible for release are considered for release in a timely manner and to ensure that UTPs covered under 14 categories get benefit without delay. The committee's efforts aim to reduce the number of undertrial prisoners and ensure justice is served efficiently.

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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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