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SRINAGAR: Cracking a whip on illegal mining of minerals, Police have arrested six persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in Pulwama and Sopore.

A police team from Police Station Pulwama, arrested 5 persons and seized six vehicles for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Romshi Nallah. The arrested persons have been identified as Jaffer Hussain son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din resident of Doda, Mohammad Shaheen Khan son of Mohammad Ibrahim Khan resident of Banali Boniyar, Nazir Ahmad Hajam son of Mohammad Sultan Hajam resident of Gusoo, Rafiq Ahmad Wani son of Mohammad Ayoub Wani resident of Chewakalan Pulwama and Zahoor Ahmad Sofi son of Abdul Aziz Sofi resident of Wahibugh.

Meanwhile in Sopore, a Police team of Police Station Tarzoo headed by SHO PS Tarzoo seized a tractor and arrested a driver for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. The driver has been identified as Mohammad Ashraf Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat resident of Amberpora Sopore. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective police stations and investigations have been initiated.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here