ANANTNAG: As part of its ongoing drive against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag have arrested three drug peddlers in separate incidents and recovered significant quantities of contraband substances.

A Police party from Police Station Bijbehara during naka checking near Tulkhan crossing apprehended a drug peddler identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Wagay son of Ali Mohammad Wagay resident of Naid Mohalla, Bijbehara. During search, charas-like substance weighing approximately 500 grams was recovered from his possession.

In another incident, during naka checking at Kerikadal, a Police party of PS Bijbehara apprehended a drug peddler identified as Qaiser Jeelani Bhat son of Abdul Kabir Bhat resident of Sallar Kullar. During search, brown sugar–like substance weighing 6.60 grams was recovered from his possession.

Moreover, acting on specific information received from a reliable source, Police Station Bijbehara apprehended another drug peddler, namely Saboor Ahmad Haroo son of Gh Nabi Haroo resident of Bijbehara and recovered brown sugar–like substance weighing 9.27 grams from his possession.

Regarding the incidents, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered and investigations have been initiated. J&K Police reiterates it commitment to eliminating the menace of drugs from society and urges the general public to cooperate by sharing any information related to drug trafficking.

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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