BUDGAM: Continuing its efforts to combat crime and ensure public safety, J&K Police in Budgam have successfully solved a theft case and arrested three accused involved in the commission of crime.

Police Station Charar-i-Sharief received a written complaint from Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Gani Bhat, resident of Kazipora Chadoora and Site Technician with Altus Company (Jio Reliance Towers), regarding an attempted theft at the tower site in Kakawring. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 46/2025 under Section 62, 303(2) BNS was registered at Police Station Charar-i-Sharief and investigation was initiated.

During the investigation, it was revealed that multiple theft incidents have recently occurred at tower sites across the Charar-i-Sharief sub-division. Several suspects were questioned, and two of them confessed their involvement in the Kakawring incident as well as another theft at a tower site in Hanjura village.

On their disclosures, eight stolen tower batteries were recovered. The accused have been identified as Gulzar Ahmad Ganie, son of Ghulam Mohammad Ganie, resident of Arigam Budgam, Mohammad Rafi Khan, son of Ghulam Mohiuddin Khan, resident of Arigam Budgam and Mohd Shafi Dar, son of Ghulam Ahmad Dar, resident of Hanjigund Chadoora. All three have been arrested and were handed over to Police Station Chadoora in connection with FIR No. 120/2025 under Section 303(2) BNS.

Police have vowed to continue their vigilance and strengthen efforts to prevent such criminal activities in the area, reinforcing the commitment to maintaining public safety and upholding the rule of law.

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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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