AWANTIPORA: Police in Awantipora have solved a theft case by arresting an accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.

Awantipora Police received a written complaint from Sayar Ahmad Sheikh of Midoora Awantipora, stating there in that, on 24/01/2026, unknown thieves barged into his residential house and stole approximately 1000 Kgs of iron rods. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 26/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Awantipora, and investigation was initiated.

During the course of investigation, a police team headed by SHO Police Station Awantipora, under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora, used modern investigative techniques, including analysis of CCTV footage from multiple locations, led to the arrest of two persons identified as Mohd Mustafa Gujar son of Atta Gujar and Bashir Ahmad Dedard son of Mukhan Din Dedard, both residents of Sangaldan, Bandal, Ramban.

The stolen property was recovered along with a truck bearing registration number JK02AU-9317, which was used for transporting the stolen property. Further investigation is underway to ascertain their involvement in other similar cases.

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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