ANANTNAG & HANDWARA: Continuing its drive against drug menace under Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, J&K Police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Anantnag & Handwara and recovered contraband substance from their possession, besides recovered Heroin-like Substance in residential house in Pulwama.

In Anantnag, a police party from Police Post Sangam during routine naka checking at GB Khalil, Sangam intercepted & apprehended one suspicious person identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Akbar Dar resident of Renzipora, Awantipora. Upon his search, approximately 534 grams of charas powder-like substance was recovered from his possession.

In Pulwama, on a specific information, a police party of PP Newa conducted a raid at village Urwan at the residence of one individual identified as Ashiq Ahmad Rather son of Gh. Ahmad Rather. During the course of search, a heroin-like substance weighing approximately 11 grams was recovered and seized on the spot after completing all legal formalities.

In Handwara, a vigilant police party of Police Station Vilgam, while conducting routine naka checking at Dingri, intercepted a suspicious vehicle bearing registration No. JK09-9566. Upon thorough search of the vehicle, driven by Zahoor Ahmad Bhat S/o Mohd Sultan Bhat R/o Gushi Kupwara, a Charas-like substance was recovered from inside.

Acting swiftly, the police team took the accused along with the vehicle into custody. In another successful operation, a police team from PP Magam under the jurisdiction of Police Station Handwara intercepted a suspicious individual at Ucher Bumdagar Crossing.

On spotting the naka party, the individual attempted to flee, raising suspicion. Demonstrating alertness and tactical efficiency, the police team apprehended the suspect after a brief chase. During personal search, a significant quantity of Charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused has been identified as Inayatullah Khan S/o Hamidullah Khan R/o Ucher Magam.

Regarding the incidents, cases under relevant section of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated. J&K Police remain committed to eliminating the drug menace from society and request the general public to cooperate and share any information related to drug peddling in their areas.

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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