HANDWARA, KUPWARA & BUDGAM: Continuing its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Handwara, Kupwara and Budgam.  

A Police team at a checkpoint established at Gundchobutra Crossing, arrested a drug peddler identified as Umar Hamid Malla son of Ab Hamid Malla resident of Malbagh Kralgund. During search, a substantial quantity of charas-like substance  was recovered from his possession.

Meanwhile in Kupwara, a police team of PS Kupwara at a checkpoint established at Wayen, Kupwara, apprehended two drug peddlers. They have been identified as Shaqeeq Ahmad Khan son of Mohd Ibrahim Khan and Mumtaz Ahmad Khan son of Ab Rashid Khan, both residents of Halmatpora, Kupwara. During search, a substantial quantity of heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession. Preliminary enquiry revealed that the accused were engaged in illicit drug trafficking activities.

In Budgam, Police have apprehended a drug peddler in the Magam area of the district and recovered a charas-like contraband substance from his possession. The operation was carried out by a police party of Police Station Magam near Eidgah Road, Bachipora Mazhama. The accused has been identified as Nazir Ahmed Bhat son of Ghulam Ahmed Bhat resident of Hardusuresh Khag. During search, approximately 155 grams of charas-like substance, concealed in corn husks, was recovered from his possession. The vehicle used in the commission of the crime, bearing registration number JK04H-5489, has also been seized.

Regarding the incidents, cases have been registered at respective police stations and investigation has been initiated. J&K Police remains committed to its mission of eradicating the menace of drugs from society and appeals to the general public to cooperate with the police and share any information related to drug trafficking to help build a drug-free society.

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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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