KULGAM: Police in Kulgam have arrested an absconder, namely Tariq Ahmad Ganie, son of Mohd Subhan Ganie, resident of Hassanpora Bagh, Qaimoh, in connection with a murder case registered at Police Station Kulgam in 2006.

On 07/09/2006, a written application was received at Police Station Kulgam from Mohd Maqbool Ganie, son of Sanaullah Ganie, resident of Hassanpora Bagh, Qaimoh, alleging that during an altercation, the accused struck his daughter on the head with a stick, resulting in her death on the spot. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 222/2006 under Section 302 RPC was registered, and investigation was taken up.

During the course of proceedings, the accused absconded, following which the Hon’ble Court of Sessions Judge, Kulgam, issued an arrest warrant against him. Acting on the warrant, a police team from Police Station Kulgam apprehended the accused and produced him before the Hon’ble Court for further legal proceedings.

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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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