BUDGAM: In a significant action against the drug menace, J&K Police have attached two residential properties worth approximately ₹45 lakhs belonging to two notorious drug peddlers in Charar-i-Shareif area of Budgam.

A double-storey residential house at village Bonhard Charwani, Charar-i-Shareif, belonging to Khurshid Ahmad Ganie son of Mohammad Abdullah Ganie, involved in FIR No. 100/2024 under Sections 8/15–20 NDPS Act of Police Station Charar-i-Shareif, has been attached.

Similarly, another double-storey residential house at village Nowhar Sarfkhud, Charar-i-Shareif, belonging to Mehraj Ahmad Shah son of Ghulam Hassan Shah, involved in FIR No. 08/2021 under Section 8/20 NDPS Act of the same Police Station, has also been attached.

Investigations have revealed that both accused had raised these properties through proceeds of illicit narcotics trafficking. After completing all legal formalities and based on concrete evidence, the properties were seized under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.

J&K Police reiterate their firm commitment and zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking and urge the public to share any information related to drug peddling to help build a safer, 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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