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SRINAGAR: Police have arrested 2 drug peddlers in Sopore & Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession.   A police party of Police Post Warpora headed by IC PP Warpora under the supervision of SDPO Sopore, at a checkpoint established at Dangerpora-Saidpora Byepass near Poultry Farm, apprehended a suspecious person identified as Feroz Ahmad Kaboo son of Khazir Mohammad Kaboo resident of Kralteng Sopore. During search, Police party was able to recover 86 grams of Charas from his possession.

Meanwhile in Kulgam, a Police party of Police Post Neehama at a checkpoint established at Samnoo, noticed 2 suspicious persons carrying nylon bags who on seeing the Police party tried to flee from the spot. They were chased by the alert police party and one person identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Naik son of Ghulam Nabi Naik resident of Rambhama was apprehended while as another person left his nylon bag and thereof taking advantage of dense orchards managed to flee from the spot. During questioning, apprehended person disclosed the name of escaped person as Anil Khurshid son of Khurshid Ahmad Bhat resident of Rambhama. During search, 10.6 Kgs of Poppy Straw was recovered from the said nylon bags.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations & investigations have been initiated. 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.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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