ANANTNAG, KUPWARA, BUDGAM & AWANTIPORA: Continuing its war against the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Anantnag, Kupwara, Budgam & Awantipora and recovered huge consignment of narcotic substance from their possession.

Police Station Srigufwara received an information through reliable sources that one Gh Nabi Bhat son of Gh Hassan Bhat resident of Sehgund Saller has hoarded large quantity of narcotic substance in his residential house. Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Srigufwara and investigation was initiated.

Subsequently, a Police team along with concerned Executive Magistrate carried out the search of the said house. During search, about 24.700 Kgs of Ganja was recovered from the residential house. The contraband substance was seized and accused was arrested. Further investigation of the case is still going on.

Meanwhile, Police in Kupwara at a checkpoint established at Wayen arrested a drug peddler identified as Tariq Sajad Khan son of Bashir Ullah Khan resident of Keran Kupwara. During search, a substantial amount of Charas like substance was recovered from his possession. In this regard, a case vide FIR No. 318/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kupwara and investigation has been initiated.  

In Budgam, acting on specific input, a police party from Police Post Soibugh, led by ASI Nazir Ahmed, established a checkpoint at Hakermulla near Chinar tree. Two suspects, attempting to flee on noticing police, were apprehended. They have identified as Mohd Yaseen Rather son of Ghulam Nabi Rather resident of Nasrullapora and Muzaffar Ahmad Malik son of Nazir Ahmad Malik resident of Soibugh. During search, 7.63 grams of a heroin-like substance and two mobile phones were recovered.

In similar action in Awantipora, Police Post Toll Plaza received reliable information regarding presence of contraband in a residential house at Chersoo.  Accordingly, a police party headed by SHO PS Awantipora raided the said house. During search, 16 Kgs of Bung Powder and 26 grams of Charas (in shape of sticks) was recovered from the house of Aqib Rashid Sheikh son of Abdul Reshid Sheikh resident of Chersoo Awantipora. Accordingly, the said drug peddler has been arrested and shifted to PS Awantipora where he remains in custody.

We urge the general public that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime in your locality, kindly contact the nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from society. We reassure community members that police will act tough against 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.

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