SRINAGAR: Continuing its drive against the drug peddlers, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Awantipora & Sopore and recovered contraband/psychotropic substances & cash from their possession.

A police party of Police Post Reshipora headed by Incharge Police Post Reshipora under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora at a checkpoint established at Reshipora arrested a drug peddler identified as Towseef Ahmad Mir son of Mohammad Yousuf Mir resident of Brawbandina. During search, 1.240 kg of Charas like substance (in shape of Sticks) was recovered from his possession.

Meanwhile, a Police party of Police Station Panzalla under the supervision of SDPO Rafiabad, at a checkpoint established at Tri-Junction Vuhlutra-Shutloo Panzalla, arrested a drug peddler identified as Basharat Ahmad Beigh son of Mohammad Afzal Beigh resident of Badam Bagh Sopore. During search, Police party recovered 312 tablets of SpasmoProxyvon Plus and cash amount of â‚č10,000 from his possession.

Accordingly, cases under relevant section of NDPS Act stands registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiate. Police urge the common masses to share information regarding narcotics or any other crimes to the nearest police establishment or dial 112. General Public is requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per the law.

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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