SRINAGAR: Police attached properties worth ₹1.28 crore in four separate cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in district Budgam. Police Station Budgam attached residential house, vehicles including (Mahindra Scorpio, Mini Truck and Ashoka Leyland) worth of ₹45.5 lacs belonging to Muhammad Yaseen Dar, resident of Sholipora Budgam involved in case FIR Nos. 302/2020 U/S 8/15 of NDPS Act of Police Station Budgam and 134/2021 U/S 8/15 of NDPS Act of Police Station Khansahib.

Similarly, Police Station Chadoora attached land measuring 09 Malras bearing Khasra No. 1678 and 07 ½ Malras bearing Khasra No. 1678 situated at Moza Nowgam of district Srinagar, residential house situated at Nowgam Srinagar worth of ₹63.7 lacs belonging to Muhammad Ayoub Beigh resident of Nowhar Chadoora involved in case FIR No. 47/2024 U/S 8/15 of NDPS Act of Police Station Chadoora.

In a separate operation, Police Station Magam attached two-wheeler Scooty bearing registration No. JK05G-6071 and double storied residential house situated at Badran Magam worth of ₹18.84 lacs belonging to Irfan Ahmad Lone@ Raja & Gh Mohd Lone resident of Badran Magam involved in case FIR No. 120/2024 U/S 8/21 of NDPS Act and 121(1) BNS of Police Station Magam.

The attachment of the property sends a strong message to those engaged in the illegal drug trade, that such activities will not be tolerated. Police is determined to dismantle drug trafficking networks by targeting the properties gained from proceeds of narco-smuggling.

Police has reiterated their commitment of eradicating the drug menace and have urged the public to come forward with any information about drug trafficking or related activities. Cooperation from citizens is essential to safeguarding communities and ensuring a drug-free society. The identity of the informers will be kept protected.

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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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