HANDWARA: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A Police team of Police Post Zachaldara at a checkpoint established at Sultanpora Bridge intercepted a suspicious individual. During search, officers were able to recover 06 grams of a brown sugar-like substance from his possession. He has been identified as Raja Hashim Khan, son of Raja Altaf Khan, resident of Rengpath Kralgund.

Moreover, a Police team of Police Post Langate at a checkpoint established at Gund Kuhroo intercepted a suspicious individual identified as Naveed Rehman Dhobi, son of Ab Rehman Dhobi, hailing from Dangiwacha Rafiabad. During search, officers were able to recover 8.45 grams of heroin-like substance from his possession.

Meanwhile, a Police team of Police Post Magam at a checkpoint established at Batpora intercepted a suspicious individual identified as Basharat Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Rahim Bhat, resident of Magam Handwara. During search, officers were able to recover 07 grams of heroin-like substance from his possession.

All the accused persons have been arrested and accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Handwara and investigations are underway.

We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are 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 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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