SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Friday has Written to External Affairs Minister  Dr S. Jaishankar, seeking urgent intervention for the repatriation of mortal remains of six youths from Jammu & Kashmir who tragically lost their lives in a road accident in Kuwait.In a letter addressed to the Minister, the Association expressed profound grief over the deaths of the young men hailing from Poonch and Rajouri districts, who were killed in a devastating road accident on April 9 near Saad Al Abdullah area in Kuwait.

National Convenor of Association Nasir Khuehami said that, the victims; Fareed Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohd Khaliq, Mukhtar Ahmed, Mumtaz Rashid, and Tasweer Hussain were returning from work when their vehicle collided with another on a busy highway and subsequently caught fire. Most of them were unable to escape and were charred to death on the spot.He noted that all the deceased belonged to economically modest families and had migrated abroad in search of better livelihood opportunities.

“They were the sole breadwinners of their families, and their untimely demise has left their loved ones in deep shock and distress,”Highlighting the humanitarian urgency, Khuehami stated that the bereaved families are keen to perform the last rites of the deceased in their native villages in Jammu & Kashmir, in accordance with their cultural and religious traditions.

The Association urged the External Affairs Minister to direct the concerned authorities, including the Indian Embassy in Kuwait and relevant Kuwaiti authorities, to facilitate the expeditious repatriation of the mortal remains to India, enabling the grieving families to bid a final farewell with dignity and perform last rites in accordance with their customs.Pirpanchal Coordinator of Association Rizwan Ahmad appreciated the consistent support extended by the Ministry of External Affairs in assisting Indian citizens abroad during times of crisis.

He also expressed hope for swift intervention in the present case and a prompt response from the Ministry. He noted that such timely efforts provide immense solace and a sense of closure to bereaved families during distressing situations.  

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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