In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SRINAGAR: ACB J&K caught Sr. Assistant of Sub Division Agriculture office Handwara namely Irshad Ahmad Peer, red handed while demanding and accepting bribe amount of Rs 40,000/= for the release of a subsidy bill pending with him

ACB P/S Baramulla received a written compliant against the said public servant alleging therein that a subsidy bill was pending with the said public servant who had demanded bribe amounting to Rs 40,000/= from complainant against the release of a subsidy bill of Tractor availed by the brother of complainant under HADP Scheme, upon which a discreet verification was conducted by ACB Baramulla during which the allegations of demand of bribe by the said public servant were found true.

In view of the written complaint and verification report received in the matter, commission of a cognizable offence punishable U/s 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) was made out said public servant. Accordingly, a Case FIR No. 06/2026 under section 7 of the PC Act 1988 (as amended in 2018) was registered on 12.10.2026 at ACB PS Baramulla and investigations was set into motion.

Immediately after the registration of the case, a Trap laying team was constituted, associated by independent witnesses as per the prevailing norms and a successful trap was laid by the trap team against the said accused public servant, who was caught red handed while demanding and accepting the bribe money of Rs.40,000/- which was recovered from his conscious possession, confirmed and authenticated by other surrounding  evidences. The accused has been arrested and taken into custody and investigation of the case is in progress.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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