• Widespread searches | CASO at Okhoo | Illegal cultivation destroyed | Vehicle checking intensified | Awareness rally held

PULWAMA: Maintaining sustained pressure against the drug menace under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Police in Pulwama continued its district-wide operations with a mix of targeted enforcement actions and community engagement initiatives.

In a coordinated enforcement effort, multiple search operations were carried out across areas of Rajpora, Rahmoo, and Lassipora, focusing on residences of suspected drug peddlers and addicts to disrupt local narcotics networks. Vehicle checking was also intensified within the jurisdiction of Police Station Rajpora to monitor suspicious movement and prevent drug trafficking.

Further action was taken in the Kakapora area, where a CASO (Cordon and Search Operation) was launched at Okhoo, leading to thorough searches of houses belonging to suspected individuals and adjoining premises to detect any NDPS-related contraband.

In a significant crackdown on illegal cultivation, joint teams of Police, Revenue, and Excise Departments destroyed illicit poppy and wild bhang cultivation on state land at Palpora. In a separate action at Wasoora, illegal poppy cultivation was identified and destroyed in the premises of an individual, leading to the registration of FIR No. 52/2026 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act.

Regulatory checks were also conducted in the Okhoo area, where several medical shops were inspected to ensure compliance with norms governing the sale of psychotropic substances and to prevent misuse of controlled drugs.

On the awareness front, a rally was organised at Lelhar after Friday prayers, witnessing participation from local Imams and residents, spreading a strong message against drug abuse and promoting collective responsibility towards a drug-free society.

J&K Police remains committed to sustained action against drug trafficking and abuse and urges the public to continue supporting the mission by sharing any information related to drug-related activities.

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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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