PULWAMA, SOPORE: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Pulwama & Sopore and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police party of Police Station Kakapora at a checkpoint established at Kandizal near NH-44 Underpass intercepted a vehicle (Innova) bearing registration number JK02DA-4166, with two persons on board. They have been identified as Liyaqat Ali son of Nazir Ahmad Akla resident of Nagrota Jammu, along with a passenger, Amanat Ali son of Gh Mustafa resident of Nagrota Jammu.

During search, approximately 533 grams of poppy straw and 20 charas sticks weighing about 735 grams were recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.

Meanwhile in Sopore, a police team of Police Post Warpora during naka checking at Dangarpora–Warpora Bypass Road, two suspicious individuals were intercepted. During search, charas-like substance and Codeine Phosphate were recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Umar Amin Banday son of Mohammad Amin Banday resident of Noorbagh Sopore and Basit Ahmad Shah son of Abdul Aziz Shah resident of Naseem Bagh Sopore.

Accordingly, cases under relevant provisions of law stands registered at respective police stations and investigations have been taken up. J&K Police reaffirms its commitment to eradicate the drug menace and appeals to the public to cooperate and share any information related to drug activities.

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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