In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

PULWAMA: As part of its intensified campaign against narcotics trafficking and with an aim to dismantle the financial network of the drug trade, Police in Pulwama, through SIT NDPS Pulwama, has attached a residential property worth lakhs of rupees situated at Karimabad area of Pulwama district.

The attached property comprises a single-storied residential house constructed on land bearing Khasra No. 1735 Min (Abad-i-Deh), Khewat No. 485, Khata No. 992, located at Karimabad, Tehsil Pulwama, belonging to Fayaz Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Nabi Mir resident of Karimabad, Pulwama.

The property has been found to be illegally acquired through proceeds of narcotics trafficking and has been seized and attached under Section 68-F(1) read with Chapter-VA of the NDPS Act, 1985, by the Competent Authority vide Order No. 01/2026 dated 13-01-2026. The accused has been involved in FIR No. 248/2025 under Sections 8/20 NDPS Act and FIR No. 39/2025 under Sections 8/20 NDPS Act of Police Station Pulwama, reflecting continued engagement in drug-related illegal activities.

Police reiterates its firm resolve to combat the drug menace and to take stringent legal action against individuals involved in narcotics trafficking, including targeting properties acquired through illicit means.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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