SRINAGAR: In connection with “Drug Destruction Campaign Week” Police destroyed huge quantity of narcotic drugs & psychotropic substances seized in Ganderbal District, Budgam & PD Awantipora at Kashmir Health Care System, IGC Lassipora.

District Level ‘Drug Disposal Committee, Ganderbal’ under the directions of SSP Ganderbal, destroyed huge quantity of the seized drugs and psychotropic substances. The contraband and psychotropic substances that were seized in 14 Cases of district Ganderbal were disposed off, after obtaining proper permission from the competent court, through incineration method at Kashmir Health Care System, IGC Lassipora. The cumulative worth of the drugs destroyed amounts to Rs.15,85,000 (approx). These contraband substances was destroyed under the supervision of DySP DAR Ganderbal, in presence of the magistrate.

In Budgam, Police destroys quantity of seized Narcotic Drugs under the directions of Hon'ble Court of District and Sessions Judge Budgam. Shri Nikhil Borker-IPS, SSP Budgam constituted a committee who destroyed a substantial quantity of Narcotic drugs seized under Section 52-A of NDPS Act in presence of Special Mobile Magistrate Budgam. The discarded contraband was seized in 23 criminal cases and included 120 Kilograms and 404 grams of Poppy Straw, 27 kilograms and 201 grams of Charas, 02 kilograms and 150 grams of caffeine and 64 tablets of Spasmoproxyvon. The net worth of drugs destroyed amounts to the tune of ₹ 60 Lacs approximately.

In Awantipora, consignment of Narcotic/Psychotropic Drugs were seized in 26 different NDPS cases registered in different Police Stations of Police District Awantipora. The process was carried out at Kashmir Health Care System, IGC Lassipora, adhering strictly to legal protocols and environmental safety standards. During incineration, 90.720 Kgs of Poppy straw, 23.260 Kgs of Fukki, 50.315 Kgs of Cannabis Powder, 201 of Corex Bottles,101 of Codeine bottles, 01 Wine bottle and 284 Grams of charas has been destroyed after following all legal requirements.

The mass disposal of seized drugs is a significant step towards our commitment to eradicate drug abuse from the society. Police will continue to work tirelessly to combat the drug abuse and ensure a safer and healthier environment for our citizens.

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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.

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