AWANTIPORA: In a significant breakthrough, police in Awantipora solved a theft case by arresting five persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.

On 23/06/2025, Police Station Awantipora received a written complaint from Mohd Zubair regarding the theft of cattle from village Barsoo. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 145/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Awantipora and investigation was initiated.

During the investigation, a police team was constituted under the close supervision of SDPO Awantipora Shri Raja Majid Batt-JKPS, headed by SHO PS Awantipora DySP (P) Shri Aatif Zahoor. Acting swiftly, the team conducted a thorough investigation, gathering leads and intelligence from the local area. As a result of the team’s efforts, one suspect, Azam Bakerwal son of Maqmood Bakerwal resident of Dat Gund Gulshapora Tral, was brought in for questioning.

The accused confessed to his involvement in the crime along with four other individuals during questioning. Subsequently, the remaining four accused identified as Nisar Ahmad Mir son of Sanaullah Mir resident of YK  Pora Qazigund, Rashid Ahmad Mir son of Mohd Yaqoub Mir resident of Kuchipora Qazigund, Liyaqat Ali son of Makhan Ahmad Bomla resident of Kudigam Qazigund and Mohd Sabir Khari son of Mulla Bakerwal resident of Gulshanpora Tral were also arrested. All the accused confessed to their involvement in the commission of the crime.

On their disclosure, 34 Sheep and Goat were recovered. The recovered cattle have been handed over to their rightful owners after completion of legal formalities. Further investigation is going on. Police reaffirm their commitment to protecting public property and maintaining law and order. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement to help curb criminal activities.

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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.

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