• Substantial quantity of contraband substance & cash recovered

ANANTNAG: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and the narcotics network, J&K Police in Anantnag achieved a significant success by apprehending two drug peddlers during naka checking and recovering a substantial quantity of contraband substance.

During the checking, a police party intercepted an Eon vehicle bearing registration No. JK04D-2959. Upon thorough search of the vehicle, police recovered 4 kilograms and 475 grams of charas-like substance, wrapped in corn husk and cleverly concealed in the cavities of both front doors of the vehicle. Additionally, cash amounting to ₹50,000 was also recovered from their possession. The arrested accused have been identified as Sajad Ahmad Bhat son of Gh. Ahmad Bhat resident of Dedmeribagh, Chadoora, Budgam and Abdul Gani Dar son of Ali Mohammad Dar resident of Tulkhan, Bijbehara.

Accordingly,  a case vide FIR No. 138/2026 under Sections 8/20, 29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at the concerned Police Station Bijbehara and investigation has been taken up to unravel the forward and backward links of the narcotics network. Police remains committed to eradicating the drug menace and urges the public to continue sharing information about drug-related activities to help safeguard society from the scourge of narcotics.

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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.

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