ANANTNAG: In continuation of its sustained efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Anantnag and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police team from Police Station Bijbehara, at a checkpoint established at Gadhanjipora Bijbehara, apprehended a suspicious person. He was identified as Bashir Ahmad Dar, son of Habibullah Dar, resident of Gadhanjipora, Bijbehara. During his personal search, brown sugar-like substance weighing approximately 12 grams, divided into 73 small polythene-wrapped packets was recovered. He has been arrested and a case FIR No. 139/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara, and investigation has been taken up.

Moreover, a police team from Police Station Bijbehara, at a checkpoint established at Katritang Bijbehara intercepted a suspicious person identified as Showkat Ahmad Kumar, son of Gh. Mohammad Kumar, resident of Waghama, Bijbehara. During search, about 11.60 kilograms of Poppy Straw was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and a case FIR No. 140/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara, and investigation has been initiated.

Police remains steadfast in their commitment to protect the community from the scourge of drugs and urge the public to extend their cooperation by reporting any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking or abuse.

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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