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

SRINAGAR: One day sensitisation program about Non-Banking Financial Company Frauds & implementation BUDS Act 2019 was held today i,e. 26th of August 2025 in Tagore Hall, at Srinagar by Reserve Bank of India, Jammu in collaboration with the Crime Branch J&K Police.

100 officers from Crime Branch, Kashmir Zone, CID of J&K Police, Anti-Corruption Bureau & officers from the Prosecution department attended & participated in said program.

Sh. Sujit Kumar, IPS, IGP Crime Branch inaugurated the program & presided over the function as chief Guest. In his address the chief guest highlighted the challenges of financial frauds & role of stakeholders in tackling this menace especially investigation by the Police.

Sh. Ram Sarup Dy. General Manager, RBI in his welcome address highlighted the supervisory role of Regulators & need for implementation of special law in investigation of frauds by the NBFC.

The valedictory address was presented by Sh. Abdul Qayoom IPS, DIG Crime Branch. Sh. Laeeq Ahmad Joint Director Crime Branch in his lecture highlighted the provisions of the BUDS Act 2019 & role of police. The said program was organised in pursuance to directions of the Ld. Chief Secretary J&K (Chairman UTLCC) issued in the 35th UTLCC meeting.

Other officers who attended the said program included Smt. Sudesh Kumari Asstt. General Manager RBI, Sh. Abdul Waheed SSP EOW, Sh. Faiesal Qureshi SSP, Staff Officer, & Sh. Muzaffar Hussain SSP SCW. Officers from SEBI & RBI delivered lectures on various aspects concerning the subject.

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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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