• Extends condolences to bereaved families, prays for early recovery of injured

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society President, Kiran Wattal, has expressed deep sorrow and condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the cloud burst incident in Kishtwar. The incident has resulted in significant loss of life and property, causing immense grief to the affected families.

In a condolence message, Wattal said that the cloud burst incident in Kishtwar has resulted in the loss of precious lives and properties, leaving many families bereaved. He expressed solidarity with the bereaved families and prayed for the early recovery of those injured in the incident. He demanded that the administration ensure the best treatment for the injured and provide suitable compensation to those affected.

Wattal with a heavy heart expressed his deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in the recent cloud burst incident in Kishtwar. This tragic event has caused immense loss of life and property, leaving many families in distress.My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, and I wish a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. I urge the administration to provide the best possible treatment to the injured and ensure that they receive suitable compensation for their losses.

It is essential that we come together to support the affected families and work towards rebuilding and recovering from this devastating incident. Let us show our solidarity with the people of Kishtwar and offer them our support during this difficult time, said Wattal.

Wattal said that he is in pain since he heard the news that a massive cloud burst hit the Paddar area in Kishtwar district, resulting in at least 28 deaths and several injuries. The incident occurred in Chositi, the last motorable village enroute to the Machail Mata shrine. Rescue operations are underway, with the administration and security forces working tirelessly to provide assistance to the affected.  Civil, Police, Army, NDRF and SDRF officials are on the job to strengthen rescue and relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected.

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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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