KUPWARA: A Candlelight March was held at Kupwara to protest against the killing of seven civilians — a local doctor and six non-local workers in a militant attack at a construction site in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal on Sunday (October 20, 2024) evening.

The civil society Kupwara took to the streets on Monday evening and held a candlelight vigil to denounce the civilian killings. The protesting members collectively denounced the killings, which they believe are against the spirit of humanity.

As a mark of protest, the Civil Society Kupwara held a Candlelight March from Bus stand Kupwara, passed through by-pass Kupwara, culminating at martyr’s memorial Rigipora, expressing their sympathies with the families of the innocent civilians of the target killings by militants.

The protesters denounced the attack and expressed solidarity with the families of the civilians killed. “Killing innocent civilians is the biggest crime, and the perpetrators must be punished for their actions. It’s against the ethos of humanity,” protestors said.

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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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