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SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 06 drug peddlers in Srinagar, Kupwara, Shopian & Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

In Srinagar, a police party of Police Station Nowhatta during routine naka checking at Malkha chowk, apprehended an individual under suspicious circumstances. During search, approximately 40 grams of charas like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Zubair Ahmad Ahanger son of Amin Ahanger resident of Kathi Darwaza. On his disclosure, another individual namely Bilal Ahmad Sheikh son of Gh. Qadir Sheikh resident of Tujgari Mohalla, was apprehended near old Malkha Chowk. Upon his personal search, approximately 80 grams of charas were recovered.

In Kupwara, a police party of Police Station Kralpora at a checkpoint established at Khazanmatti, intercepted two suspicious persons. During search, approximately 13 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Aasim Sultan Sheikh, son of Mohd Sultan Sheikh, resident of Trehgam, and Mujtahid Nazir son of Nazir Ahmad Lone, resident of Khumriyal. Further investigation has been initiated to establish the backward and forward linkages of the drug trade and uncover any networks involved.

In Shopian, Police Station Keller received an information that one person namely Gh Mohammad Parray son of Ab Ahad Parray resident of Chowan Keller has concealed Charas like contraband substance in his residential house. Acting swiftly, a police Party from Police Station Keller along with Executive Magistrate raided the said residential house. During search, 41 grams charas like contraband substance was recovered. Further investigation is underway to unearth the forward and backward linkages of the arrested individual. The operation was meticulously executed by SHO Police Station Keller under the supervision of SSP Shopian Shri Anayat Ali Chowdhary-IPS.

In Kulgam, a police party of Police post Mirbazar at a checkpoint established at Ganjipora, Mirbazar, intercepted a vehicle (Truck) bearing registration number PB07AF-2124 driven by Davinder Singh son of Karnail Singh resident of Rajpur safdarpur district Hoshiarpur Punjab. During search, 3.140 Kgs of poppy straw concealed in a bag, was recovered. All the accused have been arrested and vehicle used in commission of crime has been seized. Cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigations have been initiated.

We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are 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 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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