KUPWARA, AWANTIPORA, HANDWARA & ANANTNAG: Continuing its drive against drug menace under Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Kupwara, Awantipora, Handwara & Anantnag and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

In Kupwara, during routine patrolling at village Shaloora, a police party from Police Station Kralpora intercepted a suspicious individual at Shaloora Crossing. He has been identified as Aijaz Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Mohi-ud-Din Bhat resident of Shumnag. During search, a contraband substance suspected to be charas was recovered from his possession.

In Awantipora, a police party of PS Tral apprehended one person identified as Gulzar Ahmad Mir son of Hamza Mir resident of Lariyar Tral. During search, contraband substances including cannabis sticks (30 grams), charas powder (190 grams), and grinded cannabis (1 kg 155 grams) were recovered from his possession.

In Handwara, Police apprehend an individual during a routine naka operation in the Langate area. During search, heroin-like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Afroz Ahmad Shah son of Bashir Ahmad Shah resident of Check Langate.

In Anantnag, a police party from Police Station Mattan, while conducting naka checking on Kehribal Road near Hangul Restaurant, apprehended an individual identified as Mohd Abass Reshi son-in-law of Gh. Mohi-u-Din Deen, a resident of Kehribal. During search, approximately 250 grams of charas powder was recovered from his possession.

Regarding the incidents, cases under relevant section of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated. Police remain committed to eliminating the drug menace from society and request the general public to cooperate and share any information related to drug peddling in their areas.

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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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