BARAMULLA, KUPWARA & SHOPIAN: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, J&K Police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Baramulla, Kupwara & Shopian and recovered contraband substance from their possession.  

In Baramulla, acting on specific and credible information, a Police team of Police Station Kunzar at a checkpoint established at Batapora near Public Park Kunzar intercepted a vehicle (Alto K-10) bearing registration number JK05N-9956 driven by Gulzar Ahmed Kuthoo, son of Abdul Majeed Kuthoo, resident of Merchipora Tangmarg. Upon his personal search, approximately 6 grams of a heroin-like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and a case vide FIR Number 113/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kunzar and investigation has been initiated. Vehicle used in the commission of crime was also seized.

In Kupwara, a police party of Police Post Drugmulla at a checkpoint established at Drugmulla market intercepted a suspicious person identified as Aamir Mohi-ud-Din Teeli son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Teeli resident of Drugmulla. During search   brown sugar-like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and a case vide FIR No. 324/2025 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Kupwara and further investigation taken up.

In Shopian, J&K Police recovered contraband substances from the residential house of Manzoor Ahmad Malik, son of Gh. Ahmad Malik, resident of Melhura Zainapora, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Wachi. Acting on specific information, Police Station Zainapora registered a case under FIR No. 82/2025 of the NDPS Act and obtained a search warrant from the Hon’ble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Shopian. Subsequently, a team from Police Post Wachi, accompanied by the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, raided the house of the accused. During the search, 530 grams of charas-like substance was recovered. The accused has been arrested, and further investigation is underway.

J&K Police urge the common masses to share information regarding narcotics or any other crimes to the nearest police establishment or dial 112. General Public is requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per the law.

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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.

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