BUDGAM: Police in Budgam have successfully solved a major theft case by arresting five accused persons and recovering a substantial portion of the stolen property. Police Station Budgam received a written complaint from Mohammad Yousuf Najar son of Ali Mohammad Najar resident of Lakhripora, Budgam, stating that during the intervening night of 16/17 January 2026, unknown miscreants forcibly entered his residence and decamped with gold ornaments and cash.

Accordingly, FIR No. 12/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Budgam and investigation was taken up. During the course of investigation, a police team led by the SHO Police Station Budgam, utilizing human intelligence and CCTV footage analysis from multiple locations, identified and arrested five persons involved in the commission of crime. They have been identified as Umar Farooq Dar son of Farooq Ahmad Dar resident of Wasikhunrakhi Asham, Sumbal, Imtiyaz Ahmad Guroo son of Gulzar Ahmad Guroo, resident of Parimpora, Srinagar, Basit Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad Khan resident of Pehlipora Safapora Ganderbal, Bilal Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Gani Dar resident of Safapora Lar, Ganderbal and Bilal Ahmad Guroo son of Abdul Rashid Guroo resident of Wangipora, Sumbal.

Stolen property, including gold ornaments worth approximately ₹11 lakh and cash amounting to ₹83 thousand, has been recovered besides, two vehicles used in the commission of crime were also seized. Investigation has also revealed the involvement of three goldsmiths in the disposal of stolen property, who have been identified and booked under relevant provisions of 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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