UDHAMPUR: Under the chairpersonship of the Principal District and Sessions Judge Udhampur, a meeting was convened today in the office chamber to discuss implementation of the directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in G Ganesh v. State of Tamil Nadu and Others (SLP (Criminal) No. 11263/2025).

The meeting focused on strengthening the institutional framework for addressing missing children, child trafficking, child rescue, restoration, rehabilitation and inter-agency coordination. The action points approved by the Supreme Court were deliberated in detail to ensure effective implementation at the district level.

Among those present were representatives of the Anti Human Trafficking Unit, Special Juvenile Police Unit, District Child Protection Unit, Child Welfare Committee and the Department of Women and Child Development.

During the deliberations, emphasis was laid on enhancing coordination among all stakeholder departments, ensuring prompt response in cases involving missing and trafficked children, improving rehabilitation mechanisms for victims and adopting a child-centric approach in accordance with the Supreme Court's directions.

The Principal District and Sessions Judge directed all departments concerned to implement the approved action points in close collaboration for safeguarding the rights and welfare of children.

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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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