ANANTNAG: Continuing its sustained campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, J&K Police in Anantnag achieved another significant success by arresting four drug peddlers in three separate operations and recovering contraband substances from their possession.

In the first operation, a police party from Police Post Khanabal during routine naka checking at TB Shah–Harnag Crossing apprehended one person identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Bhat, son of Mohammad Iqbal Bhat, resident of Batpora Anantnag. During his search, approximately 580 grams of grinded cannabis was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 169/2026 under Sections 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Anantnag. The recovered contraband was seized and the accused was arrested.

In another operation, a police party from Police Post D.K Pora during routine naka checking at Brinty apprehended two persons identified as Yawar Ahmad Itoo, son of Fayaz Ahmad Itoo, resident of Wateigam Wanihama and Abid Hussain Bhat, son of Mohammad Jabar Bhat, resident of Brinty Batpora. During their search, approximately 09 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession. In this regard, FIR No. 50/2026 under Sections 8/21, 29 NDPS Act has been registered and both accused persons have been arrested. Investigation is underway.

In the third operation, a naka party of Police Post Sangam conducting routine checking at Halmulla apprehended one person identified as Shabbu, son of Abdul Lateef, resident of Khamaria Pandri, P.O. Pauta Kalan, District Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, presently residing at Pujteng, Sangam. During his personal search, 04 charas stick-like substances weighing approximately 70 grams were recovered from his possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 149/2026 under Section 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara and investigation has been taken up.

Police remains committed to eliminating the menace of drugs from society and urges the public to share information regarding drug peddling and substance abuse in their localities. Public cooperation remains vital in ensuring a drug-free and safer society.

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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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