SHOPIAN: A condolence meeting was held today at the District Court Complex, Shopian, under the chairmanship of Mehmood Ahmad Chowdhury, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, District Legal Services Authority) Shopian, to express grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Smt. Shakti Devi, mother of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

Smt. Shakti Devi passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of love, values, and dedication that touched the lives of those around her.

The condolence meeting was attended by judicial officers, Legal Aid Defence Counsels (LADCs), Panel Lawyers, advocates, para legal volunteers (PLVs), and court staff, who gathered to convey their heartfelt condolences and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family during this difficult time.

Speaking on the occasion, Mehmood Ahmad Chowdhury paid rich tributes to the departed soul and observed that the loss of a mother is an irreplaceable loss that leaves a lasting void in one's life.

On behalf of the District Judiciary and the entire legal fraternity of Shopian, he extended deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Justice Sanjeev Kumar and his family.

As a mark of respect, the participants observed a two-minute silence and offered prayers for the eternal peace of the departed soul.

The legal fraternity of Shopian expressed its unwavering solidarity with the Acting Chief Justice and his family and shared in their grief during this moment of bereavement.

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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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