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MARWAH (KISHTWAR): Thousands of people gathered in Marwah to attend the funeral prayers (Nimaz e Jinazah) of the eight victims who lost their lives in the tragic road accident on the Sinthan-Kokernag route in Anantnag District Yesterday. Among those attending the funeral was former Minister and Vice President of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, who expressed his deep grief over the incident. Saroori also visited the grieving family to offer his condolences and support. 

It is pertinent to mention here that the victims were traveling from Kishtawar via Sinthan Top towards Marwah in a Maruti Swift car bearing number JK03H-9017 when they met with the fatal accident. The family members who perished in this tragic incident were Imtiyaz Rather (45) S/o Ghulam Rasool Rather, Afroza Begum (40) w/o Imtiyaz Ahmad Rather, Reshma (40) W/o Majid Ahmad, Areeba Imtiyaz (12) D/o Imtiyaz Ahmad, Aniya Jan (10) D/o Imtiyaz Ahmad, Abaan Imtiyaz (6) S/o Imtiyaz, Musaib Majid (16) S/o Majid Ahmad, and Mushail Majid (8) S/o Majid Ahmad.

G M Saroori, after visiting the grieving family, stated, "Today, I had the heart-wrenching experience of meeting the family members who lost their loved ones in the tragic road accident on the Sinthan-Kokernag route. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the victims" He also stated that it is alarming to witness such incidents becoming more frequent, claiming precious lives and causing irreparable damage to families. He concluded by saying "The authorities must take immediate and comprehensive measures to enhance road safety and ensure that our roads are secure for all travelers."

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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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