AWANTIPORA / BARAMULLA: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Awantipora & Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

In Awantipora, a police team of Police Station Awantipora under the supervision of SHO Police Station Awantipora DySP (P) Shri Atif Zahoor at a checkpoint established at Charligund area intercepted a suspicious person. During search, officers were able to recover 4.40 grams of brown sugar like substance from his possession. He has been identified as Faizan Farooq Allie son of Farooq Ahmad Allie resident of Kadlabal Noorpora. He has been arrested and a case vide FIR Number 152/2025 under relevant section of NDPS Act stands registered at Police Station Awantipora and investigation is set into motion.

In another operation in Baramulla, a police team of Police Station Sheeri headed by SHO Police Station Sheeri, at a checkpoint established at STC Sheeri intercepted a suspicious lady. During checking, 153 grams of a charas-like contraband substance was recovered from the said lady identified as Rozia Begum wife of Shabir Ahmad Sheikh resident of Fatehgarh. She has been arrested and a case vide FIR No. 38/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sheeri and further investigation is underway.

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.

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