JAMMU: Ravinder Nath Watal, Principal District & Sessions Judge(Chairman, DLSA Jammu), along with Maleeka Sharma, Civil Judge Sr. Div(Secretary, DLSA) and Anil Sharma (Chief LADC Jammu) conducted an inspection of the Prison Legal Aid Clinic at Central Jail Kot Bhalwal today.

The Chairman and Secretary held interactions with jail inmates to assess their legal aid requirements, grievances and ensured effective implementation of free legal services as per the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. They enquired about the facilities provided in the jail and addressed their concerns.

They also conducted a detailed visit to the Special Care Hospital and OPD at the jail premises, interacted with patients, reviewed medical records and directed improvements in healthcare services for inmates. The functioning of the Legal Aid Clinic was thoroughly inspected and directions were issued for timely processing of pending legal aid applications, proper maintenance of records and expeditious grievance redressal of inmates.

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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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