SOPORE, BARAMULLA: In a major breakthrough under the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, police achieved significant success against drug trafficking networks by arresting 04 drug peddlers in separate operations in Sopore besides, apprehended a drug consumer in Baramulla.

In Sopore, a police party of Police Station Sopore, while conducting patrolling in the Badambagh area, intercepted three suspicious persons carrying bags who attempted to flee into nearby orchards but were tactfully apprehended. During their search, police recovered a total of 150 bottles of Codeine-based syrup from their possession. They have been identified as Irfan Ahmad Peer son of Khursheed Ahmad Peer, Ajaz Ahmad Mattoo son of Gh. Nabi Mattoo, Umer Zahoor Najar son of Zahoor Ahmad Najar, all residents of Badambagh. Similarly, during routine night naka checking at Sangrama-Seer Crossing, a party of Police Post Putkha intercepted one suspicious person identified as Majid Ashraf Khan son of Mohammad Ashraf Khan resident of Peth Seer. During his personal search, police recovered Spasmo-Proxyvon Plus capsules from his possession.

In Baramulla, Police apprehended a drug consumer during routine checking in Tangmarg and registered a case under the NDPS Act. A police party of Police Station Tangmarg at a checkpoint established near DFO Office Tangmarg intercepted a suspicious person identified as Ikhlaq Ahmad Khatana son of Ghulam Mohammad Khatana resident of Darakassi, appeared to be under the influence of intoxicating substances. Upon his personal search, incriminating articles associated with narcotic substance consumption were recovered from his possession. The accused was subsequently subjected to medical examination, during which he tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), indicating recent consumption of cannabis-based narcotic substances.

Police reiterates its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and warns all drug peddlers that strict legal action shall continue under the NDPS Act. The public is urged to cooperate with Police and share information regarding drug-related activities to help build a safer, healthier and drug-free society.

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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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