SRINAGAR: In a decisive step against narcotics trafficking, Police in Anantnag have attached the property of a known drug trafficker namely Mohammad Ashraf Dar, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

Mohammad Ashraf Dar, son of Jalal-Ud-Din and resident of Tulkhan Bijbehara, has a history of offenses under the NDPS Act, with several cases involving the trafficking of substances like codeine phosphate, charas, and SpasmoProxyvon Plus. His most recent offense was on April 4, 2021, when a major drug haul was seized, including 70 bottles of Codeine Phosphate, 34.7 kg of Charas powder, and 4,320 capsules of SpasmoProxyvon Plus.

Further investigations revealed that his two sons namely Inayat Ah Dar and Sahil Ah Dar, were also arrested in 2024 on drug-related charges. Inayat Ahmad Dar was arrested in Case FIR No. 13/2024, with 09 bottles of Codeine Phosphate, and Sahil Ahmad Dar was apprehended in Case FIR No. 36/2024, with 12 bottles of the same substance.

Despite Mohammad Ashraf Dar's stated income from agriculture, an investigation revealed that his three-storey residence in Tulkhan, valued at around 1.2 crores, was acquired through proceeds from his illicit drug activities. Consequently, Anantnag Police, via Police Station Bijbehara, enforced Section 68(1) of the NDPS Act to attach the property, preventing its sale or alteration.

This action demonstrates police’s strong commitment to dismantling the financial base of the drug trade and serves as a clear warning that illicit gains from narcotics trafficking will not be permitted. J&K Police remain dedicated to eliminating the narcotics network through continuous and strategic measures.

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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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