SOPORE: Minister for Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo today visited the residence of 26-year-old Adnan Altaf Rather at Dangerpora, Sopore, who tragically passed away in Bangladesh, and expressed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

During the visit, the Minister shared the grief of the family and conveyed her deepest sympathies over the demise of the young medical student. She prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength, courage and patience for the bereaved family to withstand this irreparable loss.

Expressing profound grief over the tragic incident, the Minister said that the loss of a young life, particularly of a student pursuing his dream of becoming a doctor, was deeply saddening.

“Words cannot adequately express the pain of a family that has lost its young son. May Almighty Allah grant the departed soul the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and bless the family with strength and patience to bear this immense loss”, the Minister said.

The Minister was accompanied by MLA Gulmarg Farooq Ahmad Shah; MLA Pattan Javid Reyaz and MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar, who also expressed their condolences and conveyed solidarity with the bereaved family.

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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