BANDIPORA:: In a landmark achievement, a highly complex and life-saving surgical procedure was successfully carried out at District Hospital Bandipora, marking a first in the hospital’s history.

A female patient, Name withheld, with a history of three previous dilatation and curettage (D&C) procedures and a second lower segment caesarean section (LSCS), was intraoperatively diagnosed with complete placenta previa and placenta accreta—a rare and life-threatening obstetric condition that poses significant risk to both mother and child. 

In a critical and time-sensitive response, the medical team performed a caesarean hysterectomy, a highly skilled procedure that resulted in the safe delivery of a healthy baby girl and stabilization of the mother. This is the first such surgery ever performed at District Hospital Bandipora.

The theatre team was led by Dr. Zamir Lone, Consultant Gynaecologist , and included Dr. Sheikh Firdous, DGO, Dr. Bashir Ahmad, Surgeon, Dr. Iqbal Fateh, Anaesthetist, and Mr. Shahid Rasool Theatre Technician and the other OT support team, whose coordinated efforts were instrumental in the successful outcome.

Medical Superintendent District Hospital Bandipora, Dr Masrat Iqbal Wani congratulated the entire team for this exceptional feat, praising their dedication, expertise, and calm under pressure. He highlighted the surgery as a significant milestone in the hospital’s journey toward advanced maternal and surgical care.

This achievement not only reflects the skill and readiness of the DH Bandipora staff but also establishes new standards for emergency obstetric care in district-level facilities.

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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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