SRINAGAR: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police has attached immovable properties worth over ₹3.50 crores belonging to three Notorious Drug peddlers involved in multiple cases under the NDPS Act.

In the first action, property worth approximately ₹80 lakhs belonging to a hardcore drug peddler namely Shahid Mushtaq Dar son of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar son of Barthana, Qamarwari was attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The property was found to have been acquired through proceeds generated from illicit drug trafficking activities.

In another significant action, Police Station Nowgam attached property belonging to drug peddler Mehrajuddin Ganie son of Mohammad Ismail Ganie son of Wagoora, involved in FIR No. 156/2025 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act of PS Nowgam.

The attached property comprises 18 marlas of land, one single-storeyed residential building and one cow shed situated under Survey No. 273 at Wagoora, Tehsil BK Pora, valued at approximately ₹1.50 crores. Investigations revealed that the said property had been procured through proceeds of illicit drug trade and was accordingly attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.

Further, in connection with FIR No. 08/2026 U/S 8/21, 29 NDPS Act of Police Station Saddar Srinagar, a double-storeyed residential house worth approximately ₹1.20 crores belonging to accused drug peddler Tawqeer Ahmad Mir son of Late Feroz-u-Din Mir resident of Rawathpora, Baghat Barzulla was attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in the presence of Executive Magistrate Chanapora and independent witnesses.

These actions reflect the firm commitment of J&K Police towards dismantling the financial infrastructure of drug networks and ensuring that properties acquired through narcotics trade are identified and confiscated strictly as per law. Police reiterates its unwavering commitment to continue its relentless drive against the drug menace and appeals to the general public to cooperate with Police in eradicating drugs from society and making Jammu & Kashmir 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.

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