SRINAGAR: In a relentless effort to curb the menace of drug peddling, Police in Pulwama today attached a single storey residential house valuing approximately Rs.20 lacs, belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Javaid Ahmad Ganaie son of Mohd Shaban Ganie resident of Loolipora Kakapora.

The property was identified as illegally acquired property during the course of investigation/enquiry conducted by Pulwama police. The property was prima facie acquired from illicit trafficking in narcotic drug and psychotropic substances by the owner. Pertinently the said drug peddler is presently lodged in central Jail Kot Balwal Jammu under PIT NDPS act.

The action has been taken under sections 68-E read with 68-F (1) of NDPS Act of 1985 & is linked with case FIR no 15/2023 U/S 8/15 of NDPS act of PS Kakapora and FIR No. 220/2020 U/S 8/15 NDPS Act of Police Station Pulwama.

This action reaffirms the commitment of Police to combat the drug menace. Local people of the area have hailed the initiative of Police with regard to the attachment of immovable property, which has been raised/used from illicit trafficking of narcotics by the drug peddlers in the Pulwama district.

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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