ANANTNAG: In its continued drive against absconders, Police in Anantnag along with Rajasthan Police has arrested an absconder who was evading arrest since 2009. A police party of Police Station Mattan apprehended one absconder namely Shabir Ahmad Khan son of Mohd. Shahbaz Khan resident of Nai Basti, Khanabal near Showkat Gas Agency, presently residing at Gopalpora Mattan.

He was wanted in case FIR No. 09/2009 of GRP Abu Road, District Sirohi, Rajasthan under NDPS Act for dealing in 4.5 Kg of Charas, which was to be delivered at Ahmedabad. The Hon'ble NDPS Court, District Sirohi, Rajasthan had issued arrest warrant against him and he was absconding since 2009.

After strenuous efforts and developing specific information, the absconder was apprehended from Gopalpora Mattan. He has been taken into custody and concerned police authorities have been informed for further legal action. J&K Police reaffirms its commitment to track and bring to justice all absconders evading 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.

— Team JK Monitor

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