PULWAMA AND SHOPIAN: Continuing its unwavering crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Pulwama and Shopian and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

In Pulwama, during naka checking at Gudoora Crossing, a police party intercepted two individuals carrying nylon bags. During search, about 7Kgs of Poppy Straw were recovered from their possession.

They have been identified as Mohd Ashraf Naik, son of Gh. Ahmad Naik, resident of Ghat Gulzarpora and Abdul Qayoom Mir son of Wali Mohd Mir resident of Gudoora Pulwama. In another operation at Singo Narbal, police apprehended one individual carrying charas-like substance (weighing 77.5 grams0. He has been identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Hafiz son of Mohd Ashraf Hafiz resident of Pricho Pulwama.

Similarly in Shopian, a police party of Police Station Zainapora at a checkpoint established at Heff Kuri intercepted a suspicious person, identified as Tariq Ahmad Sheikh resident of Heff Zainapora. Upon search, 3.600Kgs of charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been initiated. J&K Police reaffirm their resolve to eradicate the drug menace from society and urge citizens to extend cooperation by sharing information related to drug trafficking and other anti-social activities.

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.

— Team JK Monitor

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