HANDWARA AND PULWAMA: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Handwara & Pulwama and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

In Handwara, a police party from Police Post Magam at a checkpoint established at Magam chowk, intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 04 grams of heroin-like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Amir Ayoub Khan, son of Mohd Ayoub Khan, resident of Marathgam, Handwara and was subsequently arrested.  In this regard, a case vide FIR No. 211/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Handwara and further investigation has been taken up.

Moreover, in Pulwama, J&K Police foiled a drug smuggling bid at Newa and seized 120 grams of heroin-like substance from a notorious woman drug peddler identified as Sheikh Maroofa, wife of Sheikh Tasaduq, resident of Kathidarwaza Mumkhan, Rainawari, Srinagar. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 217/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered, and further investigation is underway. Notably, her husband namely Sheikh Tasaduq, has already been detained under PIT NDPS by Srinagar Police. J&K Police remains committed to continue its crackdown against drug peddling and urges the general public to cooperate and share any information related to drug trafficking for a drug-free society.

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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