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ANANTNAG, PULWAMA & AWANTIPORA: In a significant action against drug trafficking, Police have arrested five drug peddlers in Anantnag, Pulwama & Awantipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

In Anantnag, a police party from Police Station Bijbehara at a checkpoint established at Dara Shikwa Crossing, Bijbehara apprehended two individuals identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Rahman Bhat resident of Astanpora Veeri and Mohd Younis Sofi son of Abdul Rashid Sofi resident of Guree Kanderpora. During search, 2.071 Kgs of charas powder-like substance was recovered from their possession.

Similarly, a police party during naka checking at Arwani Under Bridge near Fruit Mandi, Jablipora apprehended one drug peddler identified as Sajad Ahmad Wagay son of Abdul Rashid Wagay resident of Guree Kanderpora. During search, 1.041 kilograms of charas (powder-like substance) was recovered from his possession.

In Pulwama, a police party of Police Station Pulwama during naka checking at Tengpona Road near Women’s Degree College intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 771 grams of chora/ganja-like substance concealed in a Nylon bag was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Mohd Arif Malik son of Reyaz Ahmad Malik resident of Malikpora Pulwama.

Moreover in Awantipora, during naka checking at Khrew, a police party headed by SHO PS Khrew apprehended one person who was found roaming under suspicious circumstances. He has been identified as Shahid Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad Wani resident of Seer Colony Khrew. During his search 1.115 Kgs of Charas Powder like substance was recovered.

All the accused have been arrested and shifted to respective police stations. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been initiated. Police reiterates its commitment to curb the menace of drugs and urges the general public to cooperate and share any information related to drug abuse or trafficking.

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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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