In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: Drugs & Food Control Organization has intercepted and seized a huge consignment of Habit forming drugs (15,000 Unit Doses worth Rs 5,57,500/-) being pushed in J&K through Courier service. The seizure included 10,000 capsules of Pregabalin-300 and 5,000 tablets of Tapentadol-100, which were being transported through a private courier service in a clandestine manner.

The exercise was carried out by Drugs Control Officer, Poonch  Vikas Sharma under the overall  supervision of  Assistant Drugs Controller, Rajouri/Poonch  Archana Mujoo and with the active cooperation of the Courrier Service Provider.

 A suspicious parcel was identified and opened in the presence of authorized personnel. Upon examination, a large quantity i,e 10000  Capsules of Pregabalin-300  (SP-NYL -300)& 5000 tablets of Tapentadol (Tapdol-100) medications which were purported to be used for intoxication by antisocial elements  was found concealed without  valid documentation. Taking immediate cognizance in the matter, the team seized the consignment on spot on Form-16 under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the consignment was being illicitly routed into the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir through a neighbouring State and was intended for unauthorised sale therein.

Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source and destination of the parcel and the consignee details are being verified for initiating appropriate legal proceedings under the relevant provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.

 State Drugs Controller, J&K, Rajesh Kumar appreciated the active cooperation extended by the courier service agency in the successful interception of the consignment. He has urged all courier service providers to extend full cooperation to the Government in its efforts to crack down on this illicit network

Lauding the efforts of sleuths of DFCO, Smita Sethi, Commissioner, FDA, J&K, reiterated that the Government of Jammu & Kashmir remains steadfast in its resolve to eradicate the menace of illegal drug trafficking from the Union Territory through sustained enforcement and coordinated action.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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