PULWAMA/ AWANTIPORA: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested three drug peddlers in Pulwama and recovered contraband substance from their possession. Besides, Police have also arrested two drug consumers in Awantipora.

In Pulwama, a police party from Police Station Rajpora, during naka checking at Achgoza, intercepted an Alto vehicle bearing registration number JK05H/0877 with two persons on board. During search of the vehicle, approximately 5.7 Kgs of Poppy Straw and cash amount of ₹14,200/- was recovered. The driver identified as Zahoor Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Gani Dar and the co-passenger identified as Rayees Ahmad Gooru son of Bashir Ahmad Gooru, both residents of Gath Takun, Awantipora have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain custody.

In another operation, a police party from PS Rajpora, while on patrol duty at Putrigam, intercepted an Alto vehicle bearing registration number JK13A-8461, driven by Amir Ahmed Wani son of Abdul Samad Wani resident of Dadora, Pulwama. Upon search, 10.65 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

In Awantipora, during patrolling a Dangerpora, Padgampora Crossing, a Police Party of Police Station Awantipora headed by SHO PS Awantipora DySP(P) Atif Zahoor arrested 02 drug consumers in a suspicious circumstances. They have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat son of Ab Gani Bhat resident of Awantipora and Rehan Fayaz Mir son of Fayaz Ahmad Mir resident of Iqbal Colony Awantipora. During questioning, they admitted that they are regular drug consumers. Accordingly, they were shifted to drug de addiction/rehabilitation centre Tral where the test of both the persons was conducted and the report revealed positive.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been initiated. Police remain resolute in their mission to eliminate the drug menace from society and appeal to the general public to support law enforcement efforts by sharing timely and credible information regarding 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.

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