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GANDERBAL: J&K Police in Ganderbal have solved 02 theft cases by apprehending 03 accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.

On 08-Sept-2025 and 11-Sept-2025, Police Station Kheerbawani and Police Station Kangan received separate written complaints from Jalal-ud-din son of Abdul Salam resident of Kokagund Sehpora and Wahid Ahmad son of Haji Noorani resident of Chadrakote A/P Hayan Kangan stating that during the intervening night of 03/04 Sept and 05/06 Sept of 2025, some unknown thieves trespassed into their cowsheds at Kokagund Sehpora and Hayan Palpora and stole 37 Sheep.

Accordingly, cases vide FIR No’s: 31 and 63 of 2025, under relevant sections of law were registered at Police Station Kheerbawani and Police Station Kangan and investigation was taken up.

Under the directions of SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS, special police teams were constituted under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Ganderbal and SDPO Kangan led by SHO PS Kheerbawani and SHO PS Kangan. Through strenuous efforts and with the assistance of technical inputs, the Police team led by SHO PS Kheerbawani apprehended one suspect person, namely Shabir Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Qadir Bhat resident of Arigoripora Kangan.

On sustained questioning, the accused disclosed that he had purchased 06 stolen sheep from Momin Bashir Ganie @ Sahil son of Bashir Ahmad resident of Gundi Mohalla Sehpora, along with Basit Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad and Hilal @ Huzaib resident of Pehlipora Safapora near Dumping Park, Kangan. On his disclosure, 06 sheep were successfully recovered and subsequently Shabir Ahmad Bhat was arrested. Moreover, accused Momin Bashir was also apprehended and based upon discloser of accused person, one vehicle bearing registration No. JK04D-0256 was also recovered.

Moreover, a police party led by SHO Police Station Kangan apprehended one accused in Pulwama. He has been identified as Gh Nabi Dar son of Mohd Akbar Dar resident of Ruhama Pulwama and 15 stolen Sheep were recovered on his disclosure.  More arrests and recoveries are expected J&K Police assures the public of its firm resolve to protect life and property, and urges citizens to remain vigilant and promptly share any information regarding suspicious activities, so that anti-social elements are effectively curbed.

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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