ANANTNAG: As part of its ongoing drive against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag achieved a major success by arresting two drug peddlers and seized a significant quantity of narcotics along with cash from their possession.

A police party from Police Station Bijbehara at a checkpoint established at Zirpara, intercepted a vehicle (Hyundai Creta) bearing registration number JK02CX-6665 with two persons on board. During search of the vehicle, approximately 1.2Kgs of Charas Powder like substance and a cash amount of ₹2.48 lakh were recovered.

The accused have been identified as Sabzar Ahmad Das son of Mohd Yousuf Das & Adnan Nazir Das son of Nazir Ahmad Das both residents of Waghama Bijbehara. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, a case under FIR No. 102/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara and further investigation is underway to uncover the broader nexus and linkages involved in the case.

Police remains committed to eradicating the drug menace from the society and urges citizens to continue cooperating and sharing information related to drug-related activities.

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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