ANANTNAG, SHOPIAN AND KUPWARA: Acting tough against the menace of drugs, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Anantnag, Shopian and Kupwara. Huge quantity of contraband substances have been recovered from their possession. 

Acting on specific information, a Police team from Police Station Aishmuqam along with Executive Magistrate, raided a rented accommodation in Grendash area, currently occupied by Mukhtar Ahmed Boked son of Rafiq Ahmed resident of Jammu. During search, 06 bags containing narcotic substance (Fukki), approximately 95 kilograms have been recovered.

During the operation, one individual Parvez Ahmed Boked son of Bashir Ahmad Boked resident of Ainobra was arrested. The primary suspect, Mukhtar Ahmed Boked, is currently absconding, and efforts are underway to track and apprehend him.

Meanwhile in Shopian, a Police team from Police Post Hermain at a checkpoint established at Higher Secondary School Hermain, arrested a drug peddler identified as Showkat Ahmad Thoker son of Manzoor Ahmad Thoker resident of Ramnagri Shopian. During search, 164 grams of charas was recovered from his possession.

Moreover, a police team of PS Lolab, detained 02 drug peddlers during patrolling in the Kariwan Park area of Dever. They have been identified as Syed Aijaz Ahmad Shah and Syed Ahmad Shah son of Syed Akhtar Shah, both residents of Kakadpati Dever Lolab. During search, charas was recovered from their possession.

Regarding the incidents, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated. J&K Police remains committed of making the society drug-free and ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens. Public cooperation remains vital in this fight against the menace of drugs.

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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.

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