POONCH: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Poonch, Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan ensured a prompt and coordinated medical response following a tragic road accident near Lassana. As per the Health Department, immediately after receiving news of the accident, ambulance services were rushed to the spot and the injured were shifted to Government Sub-District Hospital Surankote for emergency care.

Two persons, identified as Shafiq Ahmed S/O Mohammad Rafiq and Sheraz Ahmed S/O Mohammad Bashir, both residents of Gunthal, Surankote, were brought to the hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately, Shafiq Ahmed was declared dead by doctors on arrival.

The second injured, Sheraz Ahmed was provided immediate treatment under the PM Rahat Scheme. Considering the severity of his head injury, he was referred to Government District Hospital Poonch for CT scan and specialized treatment, where he is currently under medical care.

CMO Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan personally supervised the entire process and directed Block Medical Officer Surankote to ensure timely and effective treatment. The swift action by the health department played a crucial role in providing urgent care to the injured. The Health Department has reiterated its commitment to providing immediate and efficient emergency medical services across the district.

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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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