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

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging therein that one Mohammad Irfan Ganaie, Junior Engineer of electric Department posted at Pakherpora Charar-i-sharief area is demanding ₹5000 as bribe through other two subordinate employee, for relocation of HT line passing adjacent to the house of complainant.

The complainant, unwilling to pay the bribe, approached ACB to take legal action. Consequent upon the information and in order to verify the allegation leveled in the complaint, the matter was discreetly verified through a designated officer of ACB Srinagar. On the basis of contents of the complaint, findings and recommendations by the verifying officer, offence under section 7, 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 (Amended-2018) r/w section 61(2) BNS, was prima facie made out against PDD Employee namely (1) Mohammad Irfan Ganie(Junior Engineer PDD) S/o Mohammad Sultan Ganie R/o Kamrazipora Pulwama, (2)Abid Hussain Wani (Lineman)S/o Ab. Rashid Wani R/o Pakherpora Charar-i-Sharief, and  (3) Sajad Ahmad Mir (PDL) S/o Ab. Rashid Mir R/o Pakherpora Charar-i-Sharief. Accordingly case FIR no. 17/2025 was registered in PS ACB Srinagar against accused public servants and investigation was taken up.

During the course of investigation a trap team was constituted and deputed to Pakherpora Charar-i-Shrief, Budgam. The team laid a successful trap and the trio were arrested while demanding and accepting bribe of ₹5,000 from the complainant.

Further investigation into the case is going on.

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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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