SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Srinagar & Sopore and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A Police party of Police Post Urdu Bazar during Naka checking at Budgeer Kawdara crossing arrested two drug peddlers namely Milad Bashir Bhat son of Late Bashir Ahmad Bhat resident of Dolipora Kawdara and Toyab Ahmad Shekh son of Late Mohammad Shafi Sheikh resident of Surnai Mohalla Kawdara. During search, about 16 grams of Charas-like substance and 210 grams of Ganja-like substance was recovered from their possession. In this connection, case FIR No. 53/2024 under relevant sections of NDPS Act stands registered in Police Station M R Gunj and investigation into the matter has been initiated.

In Sopore, a police party led by incharge Police Post Warpora under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Shri Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS and SHO PS Sopore, during naka checking at Dangerpora Crossing apprehended one drug peddler namely Showkat Ahmad Dar son of Habib-u-llah Dar resident of Reban Sopore. During search, police party was able to recover 140 grams of charas like substance from his possession. In this regard, a case vide FIR No. 253/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sopore & investigation has been initiated.

We kindly appeal to the public to report any instances of drug peddling or other criminal activities they may witness in their surroundings. You can reach out to the nearest police station or call 112 to share information. Tackling the menace of drugs is a collective responsibility, and we urge everyone to support the police in this vital effort to protect our society. Rest assured, the police are committed to taking strict and lawful action against those involved in such activities. Together, we can create a safer, drug-free community.

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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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