JAMMU: Hon’ble Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar, Shri Tasleem Arif, today pronounced the judgment in case FIR No. 20/2007 of P/S VOK (now ACB). In the said case, the accused, Ghulam Qadir Bhat (then Patwari Halqa Khushipora Zainkot), son of Mohammad Ismail Bhat, resident of Narparistan Fateh Kadal, Srinagar, has been sentenced to one year of imprisonment along with a fine of ₹10,000. 

The case, FIR No. 20/2007 under Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2006 read with Section 161 RPC, was registered on 01-04-2007 at Police Station VOK (now ACB), Srinagar, on allegations that the said public servant had demanded and accepted a bribe of ₹3,000 for implementing a mutation in favour of the complainant. 

During the course of the investigation conducted by Police Station VOK (now ACB), Srinagar, the charges against the accused public servant, namely Ghulam Qadir Bhat, were proved beyond doubt through oral and documentary evidence on record. The charge sheet was presented by PS VOK on 29-02-2008 before the Hon’ble Anti-Corruption Court, Srinagar, for judicial determination. 

The accused has been sentenced under Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act to one year of imprisonment along with a fine of ₹10,000. On behalf of ACB Srinagar, the case was argued by Senior Prosecuting Officer Wajahat Jameel.

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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.

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