ANANTNAG: Continuing its firm action against the menace of narcotic cultivation, Police has destroyed illegal poppy crops at multiple locations across the district Anantnag and registered cases under relevant provisions of law.

Police Station Utrasoo, along with the Executive Magistrate and officials from the Agriculture Department, destroyed illegally cultivated poppy on land belonging to Mohd Yousuf Malik son of Gh Ahmad Malik resident of Shergund in village Shergund. Similarly, a police party from Police Post Dialgam, during routine patrolling in the Wanihama area, detected illegal poppy cultivation spread over approximately 10 marlas of land belonging to Mohd Rajab son of Mohd Shaban and Gull Mohd Sheikh son of Gh Nabi Sheikh, both residents of Wanihama. The crop was destroyed on the spot in the presence of the Executive Magistrate and Agriculture Department officials.

Moreover, Police Station Kokernag, during patrolling in the Bohripora Sagam area, identified illicit poppy cultivation over approximately 13 marlas of land belonging to five individuals. The crop was destroyed on the spot in the presence of the Executive Magistrate, Agriculture Department officials, Numberdar, and Chowkidar of the area.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been taken up. J&K Police reiterates its commitment to eradicating illegal narcotic cultivation and appeals to the public to cooperate in this collective effort to build a drug-free society.

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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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