POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today inaugurated a three-day Free Artificial Limbs and Assistive Devices Camp, organised by Pritam Spiritual Trust in collaboration with the Indian Army and the Civil Administration.

The camp features a specialised team of skilled technicians from BMVSS, Jaipur, who are carrying out on-spot assessment, measurement and fitting of artificial limbs. Besides prosthetic support, the camp is also distributing hearing aids, crutches, walking sticks, tricycles and wheelchairs to eligible beneficiaries.

Speaking at the inauguration, Prof. Jagbir Singh, President, Pritam Trust, expressed gratitude to all supporting agencies and reiterated the Trust’s long-standing commitment to the welfare of differently abled persons in the region.

The event witnessed the presence of several government functionaries and civil society members, including SSP PCR Srinagar, Rayaz Tantray; ACR Mohd. Sayeed; Ex MlC/Deputy Speaker, Jahangir Mir; Col Anil Bhatt (Retd.); Senior Advocate Mohd Zaman; Principal, Zia-ul-Uloom School Waheed Banday; Principal Boys Hr.Sec.Poonch Rupinder Singh, Social activist S. Surjan Singh, and others.

Also present were Senior Trustee Pritpal Singh, Jasbir Kaur, Rydhampreet Singh, Priyanka Singh, along with senior members S. Kulwant Singh, Chanchal Kour, Radha Bhatt and others. The camp will continue for three days, providing vital mobility and assistive support to persons with disabilities from across the district.

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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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