AWANTIPORA: Acting on credible information about the illegal trade of petroleum products, Police in Awantipora headed by DySP (P) Shri Shravan Singh SHO Police Station Pampore under the supervision of SDPO Pampore Shri RP Singh, launched a swift and coordinated crackdown on the illegal sale and unauthorized storage of petroleum products in various parts of Pampore town. 

Multiple locations were raided simultaneously in a well-executed operation. The police team was joined by officials from the Revenue Department (Naib Tehsildar Pampore), Metrology Department, and the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs. During the raids, a significant quantity of petroleum products including Kerosene Oil, High-Speed Diesel (HSD), and Motor Spirit (Petrol) was seized. In addition, authorities uncovered a well-planned and illegal mechanism for the storage and distribution of these materials. Following precise measurement and verification by the Metrology Department, the total seized quantity was recorded at 18,797 liters.

The accused persons involved in illegal trade has been identified as Mudassir Nabi Dar @ Bolla son of Gh Nabi Dar resident of Samboora, Danish Mushtaq Bhat son of Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat resident of Bilal colony Kadalbal pampore and Rameez Ahmad Bhat son of Mohammad Amin Bhat resident of Meej Pampore.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 68/2025 under relevant sections of Law has been registered at Police Station Pampore.  Further investigation is going on. Persons found indulging in illegal activities shall be dealt with as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with their concerned Police units.

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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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