PULWAMA: Continuing its relentless drive against drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, J&K Police in Pulwama arrested two drug peddlers and recovered heroin and charas-like contraband substances from their possession. 

A police party deployed at a naka checking established near Hanfia Model School, Lajoora intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration No. PB08CC-8542. During the search, approximately 8 grams of heroin and approximately 3.5 grams of charas-like substance were recovered from the possession of the two occupants. The accused were identified as Prince Sharma son of Bishaki Ram resident of Akhnoor, Jammu and Jagjeet Singh son of Mashoor Singh resident of Chattergam, Tral, Awantipora.

Both were arrested on the spot and the motorcycle used in the commission of the offence was also seized. Accordingly, FIR No. 112/2026 under Sections 8/20, 21, and 29 of the NDPS Act has been registered and investigation has been taken up to ascertain the source of the contraband and identify any further links in the narcotics network.

J&K Police remains committed to its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and continues to take stringent action against those involved in narcotics-related activities. The public is urged to cooperate with the police by sharing information related to drug abuse and trafficking so that the collective mission of a drug-free society can be achieved.

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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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