BUDGAM: Police in Budgam recorded significant achievements in 2025 through an intensive and sustained crackdown on drug trafficking across the district. Adopting a zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics, Police in Budgam attached properties worth ₹3.69 crore under the NDPS Act, including 08 residential houses, 02 shopping complexes, 06 kanals and 01 marla of land, and 03 vehicles. These assets were acquired from the proceeds of illegal narcotics trade.

During the year, Police arrested 83 drug peddlers, detained 15 individuals under PIT NDPS, and registered 58 FIRs under the NDPS Act. Contraband substances worth approximately ₹2.57 crore— including Charas, Ganja, cannabis, poppy straw, and heroin—were seized. Convictions were also secured against 03 accused persons in NDPS cases, sending a strong message against drug trafficking and reinforcing the firm resolve of J&K Police. Additionally, 46 kanals of illicit poppy and bhang cultivation were destroyed during special drives across the district.

In accordance with legal procedures, Police conducted a mass disposal drive of seized narcotics under the supervision of the District Level Drug Disposal Committee. A total of 210 kilograms and 781 grams of narcotic substances, seized in 34 NDPS FIRs and having an approximate market value of ₹1 crore, were destroyed during 2025.

The contraband was disposed of strictly in compliance with Section 52-A of the NDPS Act at the Kashmir Healthcare System Bio-Medical Waste Unit, IGC Lasipora, Pulwama, ensuring adherence to all prescribed legal and environmental norms.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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