ANANTNAG, BARAMULLA: Continuing its intensified crackdown against drug trafficking and narcotics peddling, police achieved another success by apprehending five drug peddlers including wanted heroin supplier in Anantnag, Baramulla and Ganderbal and recovering contraband substances from their possession.

A Police party from Police Post Dialgam had established a naka at Chechripora Bypass Crossing for routine checking intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During his search, contraband substance, apparently heroin-like substance, was recovered from his possession. On questioning, the accused identified himself as Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar @ Christian son of Gull Mohammad Dar resident of Nanil, Anantnag.

In Baramulla, a police party from Police Station Uri at a checkpoint established at Zero Morh Daragutlian intercepted a suspicious person. During checking, 5 charas-like sticks wrapped in corn husk were recovered from his possession. He has been identified himself as Faisal Ahmed Khan son of Basik Hussain Khan resident of Daragutlian.

In Ganderbal, police arrested three drug peddlers along with contraband substance. During routine naka checking at Dumkadal Chowk, a Scorpio vehicle bearing registration No. JK01S-4877 with three persons on board, was intercepted. During search, heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession. All the three accused persons identified as Jahingir Ahmad Jan @ Jana son of Mohd Shafi resident of Treesa Safapora (Driver of the vehicle), Junaid Zahoor Bhat son of Zahoor Ahmad resident of Waripora Safapora & Jahangir Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Mohammad resident of Batpora Safapora.

Subsequently, all the accused persons have been arrested, besides vehicle used in the commission of crime have also been seized. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been initiated. Police remains committed to its zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and urges the public to continue supporting the fight against drugs by sharing

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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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