JAMMU: In a major crackdown on the drug menace and organised crime under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), the District Administration Jammu today demolished three illegal structures belonging to notorious drug kingpins and hardcore criminals at revenue village Harsha Dabbar in Tehsil Bishnah. The enforcement drive was executed on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas and in coordination with SSP Jammu Joginder Singh.

The demolished structures were linked to individuals heavily involved in multiple heinous criminal offences under the NDPS Act and other provisions of the BNS and BNSS. These elements were actively running narcotics trafficking modules and organised crime networks, severely disrupting public order and creating a sense of insecurity among the local population.

The demolished illegal properties belonged to three key history-sheeters. Among them was Gulzar Ahmed alias Lahu, son of Bashir Ahmed, a resident of Waziru Chak, Tehsil Bishnah, a notorious criminal with 28 FIRs registered against him. The second structure belonged to Farman Ali alias Phalla, son of Bashir Ahmed, currently residing in Sarore, Samba, who faces eight pending FIRs. The third demolished property belonged to Fareeda Bibi alias Majeeda, a resident of Waziru Chak, Bishnah, who has been identified as a conduit for a UAPA accused and has an active FIR registered against her under the NDPS Act.

The total valuation of the three dismantled structures, including land under Khasra Numbers 2191 and 2208, is estimated at approximately ₹10 crore. This coordinated multi-departmental action under the NMBA initiative serves as a stern warning to the drug nexus operating in the region. The District Administration has reiterated that illegal assets raised through the proceeds of narcotics smuggling and illicit trades will not be tolerated and shall face similar decisive action.

The on-ground operation was successfully executed under the overall supervision of SDM Jammu South Manu Hansa and SP Headquarters Anna Sinha, in the presence of Tehsildar Bishnah Ankush Tripathi, SDPO RS Pura Gurmeet Singh and SHO Bishnah Deepak Thakur along with personnel from the Revenue and Police departments.

The District Administration Jammu has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards drug peddling and land encroachment, urging citizens, especially the youth, to distance themselves from anti-social activities and contribute positively towards the sustainable development of the nation.

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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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