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  • 10th day Muharram procession taken out in Poonch

POONCH: With religious devotion and sanctity, Muharram processions were taken out today throughout Poonch district in commemoration of lofty sacrifice of Imam Hussain. The Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Yasin M.Choudhary, Senior Superintended of Police Poonch, Yougal Manhas,  Additional Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Tahir Mustafa Malik, ASP Mushim Ahmed , DySP Hqr, Pankaj Sudan , DySP Operation, Aijaz Ahmed, Tehsildar Haveli, Azhar Majid besides other officers and all religions heads took  part in the procession.

In Poonch town “Ashoor” procession (10th day of Muharram) was taken out under the patronage of Anjman-e-Jaffria president Poonch. Besides large number of men and women mourners renowned ulemas of Shia sect participated in the procession. The speakers highlighted various aspects of Karbla carnage and the great sacrifice of Imam Hussain.

Procession was taken out from Takya Pehalwan Shah and culminated at Imam Bargah Poonch in the evening after passing through main market of Poonch town in which thousands of mourners participated.

District Administration and respective tehsil administration had made elaborate arrangements for sanitation on procession routes, security, traffic arrangement, first aid medicare equipped ambulances, water tankers besides additional provision of ration, sugar, K.Oil etc.

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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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