JAMMU: Apni Party’s General Secretary, and Ex-MLC, Vijay Bakaya today expressed dismay and anguish over the dismantling of the shops being run by the displaced Kashmiri Pandits in Muthi area.

In a press release, Vijay Bakaya, quoting media reports about the demolition drive in Muthi, questioned the intention of the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) for targeting the migrant community.  Many shops being run by Kashmiri Pandit migrants for the nearly thirty years at Muthi have been demolished by JDA,” said Vijay Bakaya, expressing his displeasure.

Bakaya has expressed shock at the insensitive and ruthless manner in which this destruction has been done. He stated that if for any legitimate reason these shops had to be removed a notice should have been given and an alternative location should have been provided.

He said that this high-handed action by authorities is most condemnable. The JDA has deprived the displaced KP's from their means of livelihood after nearly 30 years. Meanwhile, Bakaya demanded that the JDA should immediately rehabilitate the shopkeepers.

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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.

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