SRINAGAR: JK Police intensified its fight against crime and anti-social activities across Kashmir on January 29, with major arrests highlighting their proactive stance. Key operations targeted drug peddlers, gamblers, and thieves, while extensive public outreach reinforced community ties.

Major Arrests

Police in Awantipora arrested drug peddler Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Shaksaz during a naka check at Cherso, recovering 48 grams of charas sticks, 40 grams of charas powder, and 315 grams of bhung chura; FIR No. 282026 was registered. In Pulwama, two gamblers—Mohd Saleem Sheikh and Imtiyaz Ahmad Ganie—were nabbed near Murran Marriage Hall, with Rs 9,000 stake money and playing cards seized; four others fled, FIR No. 132026 filed. Sopore police solved a cattle theft case (FIR No. 212026), arresting brothers Shakir Ahmad Dar and Aadil Ashraf Dar, recovering five heifer cows from Handwara.

Community Engagement

Baramulla police held 30 outreach programs across areas like Harnaw, Drung, and Singhpora, addressing grievances on water scarcity, power issues, roads, cyber-crime, and drugs; Dial-112 awareness was promoted. Thana Diwas events in Budgam and Awantipora saw officers hear public issues, assuring time-bound resolutions and urging cooperation against crime and drugs.

Police Commitment

These actions underscore JK Police's dedication to a drug-free, orderly society, swift investigations, and people-friendly policing through ongoing outreach. Public cooperation via information sharing remains crucial for sustained success.

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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