BARAMULLA & KULGAM: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, J&K Police have arrested 05 drug peddlers in Baramulla & Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

In Baramulla, a police party of Police Station Tangmarg headed by SHO Police Station Tangmarg, at a checkpoint established at Drung crossing, intercepted 03 suspicious individuals. They have been identified as Altaf Ahmad Hajam son of Mohd Abdullah Hajam,Suhail Ahmad Lone son of Mohd Maqbool Lone and Mudasir Ahmad Lone son of Gh Nabi Lone, all residents of Waniloo Hajibal. During their search, 20 grams of brown sugar like contraband substance was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and accordingly, a case FIR No. 67/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Tangmarg and investigation has been initiated.

In Kulgam, acting on specific inputs, a police party from Police Station Qazigund at a checkpoint established at Sesman Damjan intercepted two suspicious persons. During search, 3.289 kg of poppy straw like contraband was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Nisar Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Rehman Dar, resident of Sesman Bonigam, and Anayat Bashir, son of Bashir Ahmad Ganie, resident of Nassu Badragund. They have been arrested and a case FIR No. 175/2025 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Qazigund, and further investigation has been initiated.

We urge the general public that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime in your locality, kindly contact the nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from society. We reassure community members that police will act tough against criminals as per law.

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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