SHOPIAN, HANDWARA: In a significant action against the drug menace, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Shopian & Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A Police team from Police Station Shopian established a checkpoint at Aglar near Fruit Mandi, intercepted a vehicle (Alto K10) bearing registration number JK02BM-7222 with three persons on board. They have been identified as Suhail Ahmad Rather son of Tariq Ahmad Rather resident of Tak Mohalla, Shopian, Maroof Ahmad Wani Son of Abdul Nabi Wani resident of Kiloora Malikgund and Firdous Ahmad Alaie Son of Abdul Gani Alaie resident of Melhura. During search, Charas like substance approximately 1.5 kgs was recovered from their possession.

Meanwhile in Handwara, a police team of PS Handwara intercepted a vehicle (Eco) bearing registration number JK09-8927 near Bypass Road, Bus Stand Crossing Handwara. The driver was identified as Feroz Ahmad War son of Ab. Majeed War resident of Kultoora, Langate. During search, 9.64 grams of Brown Sugar-like substance was recovered from his possession.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated. We urge the general public to report any instances of drug peddling or other criminal activities to the nearest police station or by dialing 112. Your cooperation is essential in our collective fight against the drug menace. We reassure the community that police will continue to act firmly against such offenders as per the law.

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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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