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RAMBAN: The District Administration, in coordination with the Police and Quick Response Teams (QRTs), today launched a rescue operation after a shooting stone struck a passenger tempo on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) near Ramsoo, leaving two persons dead and five others injured.

The passenger tempo (Registration No. JK06B-9842) was on its way from Srinagar to Doda when it came under a barrage of falling stones while passing through the vulnerable Gangroo stretch. The impact caused severe injuries to the occupants, triggering an immediate emergency response.

On receiving information about the incident, SSP Ramban Arun Gupta and a team of the District Administration, led by Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramban Varunjeet Singh Charak, along with officers and rescue teams, rushed to the spot and supervised the rescue operation. The injured were immediately evacuated and shifted to the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Ramsoo, where they were provided first aid before being referred to District Hospital Ramban for advanced treatment. Despite the best efforts of the medical teams, two of the injured succumbed to their injuries.

Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan visited District Hospital Ramban to monitor treatment of the injured. He interacted with doctors, patients and attendants and directed the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Ramban, to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured and extend every possible assistance to the affected families.

The DC expressed deep grief over the loss of two precious lives and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He also wished a speedy recovery to the injured. The Deputy Commissioner advised the public to strictly follow weather advisories and exercise caution while travelling through vulnerable stretches of the National Highway, especially during adverse weather conditions.

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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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