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BARAMULLA, AWANTIPORA: In a significant breakthrough, Police have apprehended 05 long term absconders in Baramulla and Awantipora. In Baramulla, accused Noor Mohammad Gojri son of Abdul Rahman Gojri resident of Kunzer, was wanted in FIR No. 107/2003 U/S 366, 376 RPC of Police Station Kunzer. He had been absconding since 2008. Acting on credible intelligence, a dedicated police team from Police Station Kunzer traced and arrested the accused from Beerwah, Budgam during a late-night operation. The accused has been taken into custody, and further legal proceedings have been set in motion.

Meanwhile,  Police in Awantipora received non-bailable warrants under section 299 CrPC/ 335 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita issued by the Hon’ble Principal Session Court Pulwama against four absconders namely Yawar Manzoor Sofi son of Manzoor Ahmad Sofi resident of Namblabal Pampore, Muzamil Rasool Wagay son of Ghulam Rasool Wagay resident of Namblabal  Pampore, Farooq Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Nabi Mir  resident of Drangbal Pampore and Mohammad Shafi Wani son of Ali Mohammad Wani resident of Kadlabal Pampore. The absconders were involved in different cases registered at Police Station Pampore.

Accordingly, a special team headed by SHO PS Pampore under the supervision of SDPO Pampore was constituted and the accused persons were arrested from different areas.  Subsequently, the arrested accused were produced before the Hon’ble Court of Law. J&K Police reiterates its firm resolve to bring absconders and fugitives to justice and ensure that no individual evading the law remains beyond its reach.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here