SHOPIAN AND AWANTIPORA: In its continued crackdown against drug menace, police have arrested two drug peddlers in Shopian and Awantipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

Police Station Zainapora recovered 2.074Kgs of Cannabis-like substance from a residential house in Zainapora. Acting on specific information, a police party from Police Station Zainapora registered a case under FIR No. 124/2026 of NDPS Act and obtained a search warrant from competent authority.

A team from Police Station Zainapora accompanied by the Executive Magistrate, raided the house of Mudasir Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Ahmad Mir resident of Kashwa. During search, 2.074 Kgs of Cannabis-like substance was seized and arrested the accused on the spot. Further investigation initiated to ascertain the source and establish the forward and backward linkages.

Similarly, Police in Awantipora arrested a drug peddler during naka checking at Aripal Bridge, Tral and recovered contraband substance from his possession. The accused identified as Suhail Ahmad Allie son of Gh Nabi Allie resident of Syeedabad Pastuna, was intercepted and searched. During search, 50 grams of charas and 300 grams of Cannabis Powder were recovered from his possession. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 106/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Tral, and further investigation has been taken up.

Police remains firmly committed to its mission of creating a drug-free society and appeals to the general public to extend their cooperation by sharing any information related to drug peddling or substance abuse in their localities. Citizens can report such activities to the nearest police station.`

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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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