SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts against the menace of drug trafficking, police have arrested three drug peddlers in Shopian & Sopore and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

In Shopian, a Police team from Police Station Shopian at a checkpoint established at Girward Zawoora, intercepted 02 suspicious persons. They have been identified as Basharat Ali, Son of Bahadur Ali and Mohd Mushtaq Thakker, son of Ab Rashid Thakker, both residents of Dandoot, Rajouri. During search, 739 grams of Heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession. Further investigation is underway to unearth the forward and backward linkages of the individuals.

Similarly in Sopore, a police team led by Incharge Police Post Fruit Mandi under the supervision of SDPO Sopore and SHO Police Station Sopore, during patrolling at Reban, intercepted a suspicious person namely Shakir Ahmad Khan son of Ghulam Nabi Khan resident of Reban. During search police party was able to recover 103 grams of charas like substance from his possession.

All the accused persons have been arrested and cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been initiated. Police remain committed to eradicating drug abuse and trafficking from the district. Public is urged to cooperate and report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station or dial 112.

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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