BARAMULLA, SHOPIAN & ANANTNAG: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Baramulla, Shopian & Anantnag and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A Police team at a checkpoint established near Gingel Bridge intercepted a person identified as Tahir Hameed son of Abdul Hameed Khan resident of Gingel. During search, 07 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered from his possession.

In Shopian, a Police team at a checkpoint established at Narwani Amerbug crossing, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Aijaz Ahmad Bhat resident of Moman Danjipora Bijbehara. During search, 1.480 kgs of charas like substance were recovered from his possession.

In Anantnag, a police team at a checkpoint established at Dachigam Pethnoo Crossing, intercepted a vehicle (Alto K10) bearing registration number JK19A-0435, with three persons on board. They have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Bhat son of Gh. Nabi Bhat resident of Katritang Bijbehara, Feroz Ahmad Dass son of Ali Mohammad Dass and Ajaz Ahmad Mattoo son of Gh. Mohammad Mattoo, both residents of Waghama Bijbehara. During search, officers recovered 4.584 Kgs poppy straw concealed in a nylon bag. They have been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of the crime was also seized.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated. J&K Police remains committed to intensifying its drive against drug peddling to safeguard the youth and maintain a drug-free society.

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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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