SRINAGAR: In a continued effort to swiftly resolve and dispose-off cases filed under SRO-43 by the next of kins (NoKs) of terror-affected victims in Srinagar district, a meeting of the District Level Screening-cum-Coordination Committee (DLSCC) was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Monday in his office chamber, here.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Sandeep Chakravarthy was also present in the meeting. The meeting focused on reviewing applications filed under SRO-43 and to recommend eligible individuals for compassionate appointments in accordance with laid guidelines. At the outset, the Committee conducted a comprehensive review of the cases/claims submitted under SRO-43 by NoKs of those affected by terror related incidents in Srinagar district.

After a detailed scrutiny of the applications/cases, the Committee recommended fresh cases of Srinagar district to the Government for consideration for compassionate appointment under the provisions of SRO-43. On the occasion, DC emphasized the importance of timely and transparent processing of such cases. He directed all concerned officers to ensure speedy disposal in a time-bound manner so that victim families receive relief without any delay.

Underscoring the importance of a transparent and expeditious process, DC instructed the stakeholder departments to expedite the examination of remaining cases, complete all necessary formalities, and ensure timely verification to facilitate swift appointments in favour of the victim families.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Aadil Fareed; SP Headquarter, Umar Shah; Additional SP CID, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, District Social Welfare Officer, all the Tehsildars, senior officers from security agencies, besides other concerned.

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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.

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