SOPORE, BUDGAM AND SHOPIAN: Continuing its efforts to eradicate menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested three drug peddlers in Sopore, Budgam and Shopian and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

In Sopore, a police party during naka checking at Nadihal intercepted a vehicle (Truck) bearing registration number JK05F-4786 with two persons on board. During search, large quantity of psychotropic capsules (SpasmoProxyvon Plus) were recovered from the said vehicle. The accused identified as Bilal Ahmad Lone, son of Habibullah Lone, resident of Nadihal and Barkat Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Rashid Dar, resident of Chakloo have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

In Budgam, a police party from PP Narbal intercepted a suspect during patrolling near the Railway track at Bachipora. During search, 63 grams of wet charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused identified as Rouf Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Nabi Bhat resident of Haru Aboora has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

In Shopian, acting on specific information, a police party from PS Zainapora accompanied by the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, raided the specific location at Dachoo Zainapora. During search, 31.8 Kgs of charas like substance was recovered from the residential house/cow shed of Showkat Ahmad Dar son of late Abdul Satar Dar resident of Dachoo Zainapora. Further investigation is going on and efforts are being made to arrest the absconding accused person.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation is going on. Police reiterates its firm zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and assures the public that strict action will be taken against all individuals involved in this menace which poses a grave threat to society.

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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