BUDGAM: In a significant move, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam in collaboration with Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) organized an awareness programme on Rights of Under Trial Prisoners at Juvenile Justice Board Budgam.

The programme was organized under the aegis of J&K Legal services Authority and under the guidance of O.P Baghat, Chairman DLSA (Pr.& Distt. Judge) Budgam and under the supervision of Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary DLSA Budgam and Shabber Ayaz, Principal Magistrate Juvenile Justice Board Budgam.

Secretary DLSA Budgam presided over the function. In her presidential address, she briefed the audience about the role of the District Legal Services Authority in rendering the services for the under trial prisoners.

She urged the collaborative partners including Child Welfare Committees and Child helpline to raise awareness about the free and competent Legal aid meant for the under trial Prisoners and other marginalized sections of society. She also apprised the audience about the Legal role and functions of defense Counsels scheme (LADCs).

Speaking on the occasion, Mehwish Tabbasum (LCPU JJB) Budgam gave brief introduction about the programme. Advocate Raja Faisal Zahoor, while deliberating on the topic, briefed the audience about rights of under trial prisoners, which includes fair and speedy trial. In his speech he also threw light on the core issues faced by UTPs.

Sandeep Kour member Child Welfare Committee hailed the District Legal Services Authority and its collaborative partners for organizing such programmes for the welfare of people. The programme witnessed the active participation of staff of Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Justice Board Budgam, members of Child Helpline Budgam and Staff and PLVs (Adhikar Mitras) of DLSA Budgam.

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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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