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SHOPIAN: Continuing its sustained efforts to bring absconding offenders to justice, Police in Shopian have apprehended six long-term absconders who had been evading their arrest since 2009.

After consistent and dedicated efforts, the police succeeded in arresting 06 individuals identified as  Ab Quyoom Naik  resident of Behrote Thanamandi, Gh Qadir Naik resident of Behrote Thanamandi, Mohd Lateef Naik resident of Behrote Rajouri, Gh Ahmad Naik resident of Behrote Rahouri A/P Poshana Rajouri, Bashir Ahmad Naik resident of Behrote Rajouri A/P Poshana Rajouri and Mohd Farooq Naik resident of Poshana Rajouri.

These individuals were involved in case FIR No.203/2009,U/S 147, 454, 380, 427 RPC of Police Station Shopian and had been deliberately evading the due process of law since 2009. Their arrest marks a major success in Police’s ongoing drive to trace and apprehend long-term absconders, reaffirming its commitment to justice and accountability.

The arrested accused have been produced before the Hon’ble Court, Shopian, for further legal proceedings. Police reiterates its firm commitment to ensuring public safety and upholding the rule of law by acting decisively against those attempting to evade justice.

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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