SRINAGAR: In a significant move to combat the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Police in Srinagar attached a residential property worth approximately ₹1 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

The property comprising- single-story residential house alongwith 17 marlas of land- located in Lawaypora, Srinagar, belongs to a notorious drug peddler namely Zubair Ahmad Sheikh son of Late Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh, who is involved in case FIR No. 39/2025 under section 8/21, 29 of NDPS Act of Police Station Shaltang Srinagar.

The accused person has a history of involvement in drug peddling, primarily targeting local youth, thereby posing a grave threat to public health and safety. Pertinently, he has also been involved in several drug-related cases in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, including FIRs No’s 16/2020 U/S 378-420-120B IPC, 73/2020 U/S 420-379 IPC of PS Parimpora, 170/2019 U/S 420,411 ,120b ,204,468 IPC of PS Sumbal, 08/2024 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act of PS Pattan, 61/2023 U/S 341-323 IPC, 61/2024 U/S 8/20, 21 NDPS Act, 39/2025 U/S 8/21-29 NDPS Act of PS Shalteng.

Investigations have revealed the aforementioned property was acquired through proceeds from illicit drug trafficking. Acting under Sections 68-E and 68-F of the NDPS Act, Police in Sriangar formally seized and attached the immovable property as per the due legal process. The property cannot be sold, transferred, or otherwise dealt with without prior approval from the competent authority.

This action forms part of the ongoing crackdown by Jammu and Kashmir Police on narcotics networks, with a focus on dismantling the financial structures that enable such illegal operations. Citizens are urged to cooperate and share any information related to drug trafficking. Public support remains vital in ensuring a drug-free, safe, and healthy Srinagar.

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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