JAMMU: In the wake of upcoming Legislative Assembly elections, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has geared up its preparation to tackle the drug menace and its possible misuse in the election scenario. Being the national nodal agency for drug law enforcement, it has committed itself to stop the supply of drugs in the region.

Keeping on its commitment, last week NCB Jammu seized  huge cache of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances in its two cases. Till now, 04 persons have been arrested in connection with these cases.

On a specific information, on 27.08.24, NCB Jammu Zonal Unit recovered and seized 3000 Nos of Alprazolam Tablets, 14106 Nos of Spasmo Proxyvon Plus (Tramadol) Capsules, 221 Bottles of Codeine based Cough Syrup (100 ml each) and Approx 5 Litres of Codeine based Cough syrup in water bottles at Near Zamindara Dhaba, Ring Road, Samba, J&K from the possession of 02 accused  persons  namely  Mohd  Abbas  Bhat,  S/o  Nazir Ahmad  Bhat  R/o Noorpora, Pulwama, J&K and Zahoor Ahmad Shah R/o Takeya, Ghulab Bagh, Pulwama, J&K, who were arrested in this connection. The receiver of the seized drugs namely Sareed Ahmad Ganie S/o Abdul Rasheed Ganie r/o Anantnag, J&K-19210 has been arrested on 03.09.2024.

On a specific information, on 31.08.2024, NCB Jammu seized 25 bottles of Codeine based Cough Syrup (100 ml each) and 5760 nos. of Spasmo Proxyvon (Tramadol) capsules at Lakhanpur. The said seized drug was to be received by Asif Ishtiyaq s/o Ishtiyaq Ahmed r/o Tantrypora, Srinagar, who has been arrested by NCB Jammu on 03.09.2024.

NCB  Jammu  is  keeping  its  commitment  to  check  flow  of  drugs  by conducting seizure operations, surprise checks, conducting financial investigation and seizing/freezing of illegally acquired properties and getting PITNDPS orders issued against the habitual offenders. Information against drug trafficking may be shared with NCB on its toll-free MANAS helpline at 1933.                                                                    

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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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