SRINAGAR: Police in Srinagar solved theft cases and arrested 02 accused persons involved in the commission of crime & recovered stolen property from their possession. On 22-11-2024, Police Station Harwan received a complaint from one individual namely Muhammad Azhar Gilkar son of Zahoor-u-Din resident of Chandpora, Harwan stating therein that during the intervening night of 18/19-11-2024, some unknown thieves have barged into his residential house at Chandpora and stolen some jewellery/ other items.

Subsequently, a case vide FIR No. 65/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Harwan and investigation initiated. During the course of the investigation, based on CCTV footage and technical evidences, some suspects were called for questioning and identification of suspect involved in the commission of crime. Meanwhile one suspect namely Umar Shafi Dar resident of Ghat, Shalimar was called for questioning, who after monitoring the CCTV footage disclosed the identity of the accused as Adil Shabir Khan son of Shabir Ahmad Khan resident of Kumar Mohalla Ishber Nishat.

Accordingly, the accused was arrested and his involvement in the instant case as well as his involvement in case FIR No. 24/2024 under section 457, 380 IPC and FIR No. 39/2024 under section 331(3), 305 BNS of this Police Station was ascertained. Upon his disclosure, another accused (receiver of stolen property) namely Muhammad Maqbool Dar son of Abdul Karim resident of Sethargund, Pulwama, (goldsmith running his shop under the trade name Al-Maqbool Jewellers) situated at Bakal Complex, near Fire service, Samboora Road Kakapora, Pulwama was arrested. From his possession, golden items weighing around 84.02 grams, worth Rs. 5,71,000/- was recovered. J&K police remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community and urge citizens to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police unit.

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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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