• Above 372 Kgs of contraband seized, properties worth ₹3.70 crore acted upon

ANANTNAG: Police in Anantnag, in its continued drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, has carried out an intensified crackdown on drug mafia during the first four months of 2026, yielding significant results across the district. During this period, 153 cases under the NDPS Act were registered, leading to the arrest of 147 accused persons involved in drug-related offences.

In multiple operations, police recovered substantial quantities of contraband including 170.995 kgs of cannabis powder, 185.001 kgs of ganja, 1.515 kgs of charas, 14.574 kgs of poppy straw, 160 grams of brown sugar, 38 grams of heroin, and 750 intoxicant tablets. The total estimated market value of the seized contraband is approximately ₹48,20,613.

As part of its proactive measures, Anantnag Police also destroyed illegal narcotic crop cultivation spread over approximately 190 marlas of land, thereby curbing the supply at its source. In addition, 21 vehicles were seized in connection with drug trafficking cases, while 10 Registration Certificates (RCs) and 09 Driving Licenses were cancelled as part of legal action.

Further intensifying its action against the financial networks of drug peddlers, properties worth approximately ₹3.70 crore were attached, including 05 residential houses and 03 vehicles. Moreover, three illegally constructed restaurants worth crores belonging to drug peddlers were demolished on NHW-44 by Anantnag Police. J&K Police remains committed to its mission of eradicating the drug menace and appeals to the public to cooperate and share any information related to drug trafficking to help build a drug-free society.

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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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