SHOPIAN, AWANTIPORA & GANDERBAL: In ongoing crackdown against the menace of drugs, J&K Police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Shopian, Awantipora & Ganderbal and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

In Shopian, a police party of Police Station Imamsahib at a checkpoint established at Manihal crossing, intercepted a suspicious person. During search, charas like substance (06 Sticks) weighing approximately 245 grams was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Allai resident of Melhura Zainapora. He has been arrested and a case vide FIR No. 37/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Imamsahib, and investigation has been initiated.

In Awantipora, a police party of Police Station Khrew at a checkpoint established at Kharchek Sharshalli road, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Bilal Ahmad Lone son of Mohd Maqbool Lone resident of Sharshalli.  During his personal search, 1.183 kg of Bang Choora was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and a case FIR No. 90/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Khrew, and investigation has been set into motion.

Moreover, On the directions of SSP Ganderbal, acting swiftly on specific information, a police party from Police Post Shadipora under the supervision of DySP Headquarters Ganderbal, led by Incharge PP Shadipora apprehended notorious drug peddler identified as Ayan Ibni Ahmad son of Gh. Ahmad Ganie resident of Nawabagh Ganderbal at Nawabagh near Government Unani Medical College. During the search, 27 strips of Spasmo-Proxyvon-Plus capsules (total 216 capsules) of Psychotropic Substance was recovered from his possession. The recovered psychotropic substance was seized on the spot as per legal procedure.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 190/2025 under NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Ganderbal and investigation has been initiated. We urge the general public that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime in your locality, kindly contact the nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from society. We reassure community members that police will act tough against criminals as per law.

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.

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