In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards combating drug trafficking, J&K Police has attached a residential property and land valued at approximately ₹75 lakhs under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). The attached property shared double-storey residential house and 2.5 marlas of shared land (out of a total of 15 marlas) is located at Kenihama, BK Pora, Nowgam.

As per revenue records, the property is registered in the name of Mohammad Jaffar Ganie, father of Parwaiz Ahmad Ganie alias Pawa, who is presently lodged in District Jail Kathua under the Public Safety Act (PSA). Parwaiz Ahmad Ganie has been named in FIR No. 128/2022 under Sections 8, 22, and 29 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Nowgam.

The investigation established that Parwaiz, being an active shareholder in the said property, holds a room in the residential house and 2.5 marlas of land. Based on this, the property was attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.

The attachment was carried out in the presence of the Executive Magistrate First Class, BK Pora, and two independent witnesses, following thorough legal procedures. Approval for the action was granted by the competent authority (SAFEMA, New Delhi), and due notice was served in accordance with the law.

The owner is now legally barred from selling, leasing, altering, or creating any third-party interest in the attached property, under the provisions of law. This action underscores the Jammu and Kashmir Police's firm resolve to eradicate drug-related activities and create a drug-free society in Srinagar. J&K Police urges the public to support and cooperate in this ongoing mission against drug menace.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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