KULGAM: In continuation to the ongoing drive under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Jammu & Kashmir, police in Kulgam along with Revenue authorities retrieved kahcharai land measuring total 05 Kanals at village Oriel within the jurisdiction of Police Station  Kund.

Land measuring 01 kanal  ( Survey No. 182  min), was under unauthorized occupation of  drug peddler Gulam Nabi Bhat son in law of Fateh Mohd  Bhat  & land  measuring 02  kanals (Survey No.142) was under unauthorised occupation of drug peddler Gulam Nabi Bhat son of Ab Gani Bhat  & 02 kanals (Survey No.142 min) was under unauthorised occupation of  all  residents of village Oriel Kund who are involved in case FIR No. 15/2025 U/S 8/18  NDPS Act. of Police Station Kund. The retrieved kahchari land has an estimated market value of approximately ₹60 lacs.

The retrieval was carried out jointly by Police and Revenue authorities as part of sustained efforts to dismantle the illegal infrastructure and financial networks of drug peddlers. SSP Kulgam Shri Anayat Ali Chowdhary-IPS, while reiterating the firm resolve of the police, stated that strict action will continue against individuals involved in drug trafficking, and all illegal assets, encroachments, and proceeds of crime linked to such activities will be identified and dealt with as per law.

Police appeals to the general public to come forward with information regarding drug peddling or illegal encroachments, assuring full confidentiality and strict action against offenders.

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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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