HANDWARA: As part of its continued drive against social evils, Police in Handwara arrested five gamblers and seized stake money and playing cards from their possession. The operation was carried out in Langate area, following a specific tip regarding the presence of persons engaged in gambling activities. Acting swiftly, a team from Police Post Langate raided the specific location and arrested five accused individuals red-handed while gambling.

They have been identified as Abdul Majeed Sheikh son of Abdul Gaffar Sheikh resident of Vodhoora, Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh son of Abdul Gani Sheikh resident of Sheikh Mohalla Langate, Farooq Ahmad Sheikh son of Mohammad Ramzan Sheikh resident of Rambagh, Srinagar, Ghulam Mohammad Mir son of Abdul Gani Mir resident of Kargama and Shabir Ahmad Sheikh son of Abdul Gani Sheikh resident of Qamarwari, Srinagar.

During the raid, officers seized stake money of ₹8,060/- and playing cards from their possession. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 183/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Handwara and further legal proceedings are underway. Police remains committed to keep check on unlawful and anti-social elements in the area. Citizens are urged to cooperate by reporting such activities, with assurance that the identity of sources will strictly remain confidential.

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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