JAMMU: Deputation of Chashoti Cloudburst victims’ families led by Rajesh Mehta called on J&K BJP President and Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Former MLA Ashwani Sharma, BJP General Secretary Sanjita Dogra, and Training Department convenor Dr. Parneesh Mahajan were also present on the occasion.

The deputation submitted a memorandum highlighting the hardships being faced due to the non-issuance of death certificates of the 33 persons who went missing during the devastating cloudburst and flash floods in Chashoti in 2025. The family members informed the BJP leadership that despite the passage of considerable time since the tragedy, the legal formalities related to the missing persons remain unresolved, causing immense emotional and financial distress to the affected families.

The deputation members stated that the absence of death certificates has prevented them from completing various legal procedures, including settlement of insurance claims and other essential documentation. They emphasized that with such a long period having elapsed since the incident, there remains no hope of survival of the missing persons, and urged the administration to take compassionate and immediate action in the matter.

Sat Sharma, while taking serious note of the issue, immediately spoke with the Divisional Commissioner and the concerned Deputy Commissioner and asked them to initiate prompt action to provide relief to the aggrieved families. He stressed that the administration should address the matter on priority and ensure that the affected families do not face further hardship.

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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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