BARAMULLA & BUDGAM: Continuing its efforts to eradicate menace of drugs from the society, J&K police have arrested 05 drug peddlers in Baramulla & Budgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

In Baramulla, acting on credible inputs, J&K Police laid naka checkpoints at Wussan and Chichlora crossings. During checking at Wussan, a vehicle (Wagon-R) bearing Reg. No. DL6CL-4065 was intercepted with 03 persons onboard. During their personal search, heroin-like substance weighing 19 grams was recovered.  They have been identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Magray, son of Bashir Ahmad Magray, Furkaan Ahmad Lone, son of Manzoor Ahmad Lone, Danish Ahmad Lone, son of Mohammad Shamim Lone all residents of Merchipora, Tangmarg. They have been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of the crime was also seized.

Moreover, one suspicious individual, identified as Vinod Kumar son of Ram Lal resident of Rawsar, Rajasthan (presently residing at Qamarwari Barthana, Srinagar), was intercepted at Chichilora crossing. During search, 46 grams of Charas-like substance was recovered from his possession and was subsequently arrested.

In Budgam, a police party of Police Station Chadoora, at a checkpont established at Durbugh Crossing intercepted a suspicious vehicle (Mahindra Thar) bearing Reg. No. DL4CNA7913 driven by Mohammad Ashraf Nath son of Mohammad Ismail Nath resident of Parnew, Wazir Bagh, Budgam. During search, contraband was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of the crime was also seized.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation is going on. Police reiterates its firm zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and assures the public that strict action will be taken against all individuals involved in this menace which poses a grave threat to 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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