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SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 06 drug peddlers across Kashmir valley and recovered contraband substances from their possession.     

In Anantnag, a police party of PS Anantnag during naka checking at Bypass near Ganjiwada intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 400 grams of Charas was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Zakir Ahmad Zargar son of Gh. Rasool resident of Papibal Anantnag. Similarly, a police team from Police Post Dialgam at a checkpoint established at Bonadialgam near Bypass, intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 350 grams of Charas was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Aamir Hussain Malik son of Ab. Hameed Malik resident of Pushwara Khanabal.

In Baramulla, a Police party of Police Station Uri at a checkpoint established at Paranpeelan-Bandi Crossing Uri, intercepted one person who has been identified as Mohd Showkat Awan son of Atta Mohammad resident of Dawaran. During search, 1.7kgs of Cannabis Powder like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

In Budgam, a police party of PS Beerwah at a checkpoint established at village Charangam, intercepted a person identified as Waheed Ahmad Magray son of Nazir Ahmad Magray resident of Charangam Beerwah. During his personal search, 06 sticks of charas like substance wrapped in corn husk weighing 76 grams was recovered from his possession. Besides, a mobile phone with sim card stands also recovered from his possession.

In Awantipora, a police party during naka checking in area of PS Awantipora arrested two drug peddlers. During search, 12.2Kgs of Brown Sugar like substance from their possession. They have been identified as Muzaffer Ahmad Dar so of Mohd Sadiq Dar resident of Bonpora Lethpora and Riyaz Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Gaffar Mir residents of Chati Mohalla Khunmoh Pantha Chowk.

All the accused have been arrested and shifted to respective police stations where they remain in custody. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective Police Stations and further investigation have been initiated. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.

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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