BANDIPORA: Continuing its action against drug peddlers, Police in Bandipora attached  property (i,e Three story House with Attic) of notorious drug peddler namely Mohd Shafi Sheikh son of Mohd Shahbaz Sheikh resident of Ward No 5 Sheikh Mohalla Bandipora under section 68-F of  NDPS Act 1985. The said peddler is found involved in cases vide FIR No. 110/2022 US 8/20,29 NDPS ACT and FIR No. 183/2022 US 8/20,29 NDPS ACT Of Police Station Bandipora.

The property was identified as illegally acquired property during the course of Investigation/Enquiry conducted by Bandipora Police. The property was prima facia acquired from illicit trafficking of Narcotic drugs and Psychotropic Substances by the owner. The notorious drug peddler was detained at Kot Bhalwal Jail Jammu under PIT-NDPS Act and has been released.

This operation reaffirms the commitment of J&K Police to combat the drug menace. Local people of the area hailed the initiative of J&K Police with regard to the attachment of immoveable properties which has been raised/ used from illicit trafficking of narcotics by the drug peddler.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here