In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested two drug peddlers in Ganderbal and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police party from PP Shadipora apprehended two suspicious persons during patrolling at Khan Mohallah Bund. During search, 10.2Kgs of dried mashed bhang with seeds & tops and 368 grams of Bhung Powder were recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Rizwan Ahmad Khan son of Gh Hassan Khan & Sahil Ahmad Khan son of Manzoor Ahmad Khan, both residents of Khan Mohalla. 

Furthermore, during preliminary questioning, accused Rizwan Ahmad Khan confessed that he has stashed some more mashed Bhung Pathri at his home. Accordingly, in presence of Executive Magistrate 1st Class, more 2 Kgs and 796 Grams Bhang Patri was recovered from the residential house of the accused situated at Khan Mohalla. Both the accused persons have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

Subsequently, a case vide FIR No. 258/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at PS Ganderbal & further investigation has been taken up. Police urges the common masses to give information regarding narcotics or any other crimes to the nearest police establishment or dial 112. General Public is 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 the law.

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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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