BUDGAM: Continuing its crackdown on drug trafficking, J&K Police arrested a drug peddler and seized a large quantity of contraband in the Mouchwa area of the district Budgam.

A police party from Police Post Mouchwa, while on routine patrol at Kralpora, intercepted & apprehended a suspicious individual carrying a nylon bag. Upon search, a semi-grinded charas-like substance weighing approximately 5.726 kilograms was recovered from the bag.

The accused was arrested on the spot, and the contraband was seized in accordance with legal procedures. The arrested person has been identified as Umar Farooq, son of Farooq Ahmad Khan, resident of Shalbugh, Kralpora.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 09/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Chadoora, and further investigation is underway. J&K Police reiterate their commitment to eradicating the menace of drugs and urge the public to share any information related to drug peddling to help build a drug-free society.

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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