ANANTNAG, SOPORE & HANDWARA: In its continued drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Police achieved another success by arresting three drug peddlers in Anantnag, Sopore & Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A Police party of Police Post GBS, while conducting naka checking at Muslim Abad, Anantnag, intercepted a suspicious vehicle (Ritz bearing registration No. JK01P-8668. During preliminary questioning, the driver disclosed his identity as Milad Ayoub son of Mohammad Ayoub Mir resident of Nai Basti, Anantnag. Upon search of the vehicle, a polythene bag concealed beneath the driver’s seat was recovered, containing Charas powder-like substance weighing approximately 95 grams. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

In Sopore, Police have apprehended a drug peddler during patrolling in the jurisdiction of Police Post Bus Stand near SDH Sopore. Upon personal search, contraband charas-like substance and Psychotropic substance Codeine Phosphate was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Ashiq Hussain Tranko son of Abdul Ahad Tranko resident of Noorbagh Sopore.

In Handwara, a police party during naka checking near Govt. Higher Secondary School intercepted a suspicious person. During search, Charas-like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Chopan son of Gh Mohammad Chopan resident of War Mohalla Haril. Subsequently, he has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been initiated. Police remains committed towards making the district drug-free and appeals to the general public to share any information related to drug peddling or substance abuse with the nearest police establishment.

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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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