SRINAGAR: Police have arrested five drug peddlers in Kupwara, Baramulla, Srinagar & Budgam and recovered contraband substances & cash from their possession. A police team of Police Post Bazaar at a checkpoint established at Geerhatchi, Kupwara, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Parry son of Ghulam Hassan Parry resident of Doniwari Lolab. During search, 11 grams of Heroin-like substance and ₹5,170 was recovered from his possession. Subsequently, he was arrested.

Meanwhile in Baramulla, a Police party of Police Station Uri at a checkpoint established at Gingal Uri, arrested a drug peddler identified as Saleem Khan son of Akhter Khan resident of Dawaran Uri. During search, 1.208 Kgs of Cannabis Powder like substances was recovered from his possession.

In Srinagar, a Police team at a checkpoint established at Dalgate, arrested two drug peddlers identified as Aquib Ahmad Sofi son of Late Gh Mohi Udin Sofi resident of Buchwara Dalgate and Ashiq Hussain Dar @Ashiq Kala son of Mohd Yousuf Dar resident of Dubji Bund Maisuma Srinagar. During search, substantial quantity of narcotic substance and cash amount of ₹5,000/- have been recovered from their possession.

In Budgam, during naka checking at Madbal Chadoora, a Police party of Police Station Chadoora intercepted a vehicle (Alto) bearing registration No. JK01K-3500 driven by Sajad Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Wani resident of Nowhar Chadoora. During search, 1.70 Kgs of Charas Powder and 02 sticks of Charas wrapped in corn husk were recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

 Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated. 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.

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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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