KULGAM: In a major action to further tighten the noose around drug traffickers, Police in Kulgam have attached property belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Shahzad Ahmad Dar son of Late Mohd Rajab Dar resident of Vedow Mishipora, under the provisions of Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, 1985. The accused is involved in case FIR No. 62/2021 U/S 8/15-29 NDPS Act of Police Station Qaimoh, in which poppy straw weighing about 520 kilograms was recovered from a load carrier. Subsequently, the accused was detained under PIT NDPS Act and is presently lodged at Kot Bhalwal Jail, Jammu.

During the course of investigation, Police Station Qaimoh established that the accused had acquired illegally earned assets having a market value of approximately ₹36 lakh from the proceeds of drug trafficking. The said property, a single-storey residential house at Vedow Mishipora, was attached by a police team in the presence of respectable citizens and the Executive Magistrate. This action is part of the sustained campaign of J&K Police to strike at the roots of the narcotics economy and dismantle the financial networks supporting the drug trade in the district.

J&K Police has appealed to the general public to share information regarding persons involved in drug peddling or trafficking in their localities. Citizens can report such information confidentially to the nearest Police Station or through official helpline numbers. Police have reiterated that community cooperation remains crucial in our collective fight against the drug free.

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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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