PULWAMA: In a significant breakthrough in a livestock theft case, police have cracked a major livestock theft case in Pulwama and successfully recovered stolen sheep.

Police in Pulwama has successfully recovered 47 stolen sheep related to Case FIR No. 282/2025 U/S 331(4), 305 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The sheep were stolen from Banderpora during the intervening night of 17/18 November 2025 and were traced to Kulan Kangan, Ganderbal.

During sustained investigation, Police arrested two accused involved in the theft identified as Ab Razak Bajad son of Mohd Shafi resident of Kandiyal Akhnoor and Mohd Jeelani Barghat son of Mohd Zar resident of Dova Rajouri. Meanwhile, three other accused Mushtaq Ahmad Khari son of Baugh Hussain resident of Thandi Choi Akhnoor, Nazakket Ahmad Bokda son of Mohd Zubair resident of Akhnoor A/P Wahab Sahib Khrew and Mohd Jaleeni Barghat son of Mohd Motwali resident of Sugli Gala Kalakot Rajouri are still evading arrest. Efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the absconding accused at the earliest.

The recovered livestock is being transported back to Pulwama for legal formalities and restoration to the rightful owner. J&K Police remains committed to cracking down on theft and safeguarding the property of citizens.

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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