UDHAMPUR: A free medical camp was  today organized  by 187 Battalion CRPF under civic action Program. The camp was  held under the supervision of Mohammad Sazid, Commandant 187 Bn, CRPF at G/187 Bn stationed at Village-Punara, District- Udhampur. As many as 350 Patients including  men, women and children from Village- Khaned, Raichek, Kadua, Sang Punara  and other nearby villages, were benefited by this medical camp, as free medical check-ups and free medicines were provided to them.

 The Medical camp was organized with the help of Dr. Manish Rundla, Medical officer of 137 Bn, CRPF, Dr. Yashir Sheikh   Block Medical Officer Basantgarh and Paramedical staff of 187 Bn, CRPF.

 Ranjit Kumar 2-I/C, Satish Kumar, A/C, Nitheesh N. A/C 187 Bn, CRPF and  Shamshad Akhter, former Sarpanch Khaned,   S. Purushottam, ex-Panch Punara, Dev Raj Nayab ex-Sarpanch Lodra, Mustaq Ali Principal  Govt. Higher Secondary School Punara, were also present . 

Addressing the gathering, the Commandant stated that CRPF 187 Bn always is there to help local populace. He further highlighted various social welfare and outreach programmes held by the Battalion to develop a connection with the villagers.

“CRPF is performing operational duties in all parts of the Nation and is simultaneously doing works related to development of social and human aspects to enable rural people to become good citizens and contribute towards the progress of the Nation” , he added.

While thanking the dignitaries, he informed that similar medical camps will be organized in the battalion’s deployment areas from time to time. The medical camp set-in an atmosphere of joy as the local people get free consultations and medicines for different ailments.

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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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