SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested two drug peddlers in Srinagar and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police party of Police Station MR Gunj during naka checking at Syed Mansoor Bridge Zaldagar intercepted a vehicle (Venue) bearing registration number JK01AX-7639, who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, 11 grams of Brown Sugar like substance concealed in a polythene bag was recovered from the Dashboard of the said vehicle. The accused identified as Rakib Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Salam Dar resident of Rajouri Kadal Srinagar has been arrested on the spot. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 51/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station MR Gunj and further investigation has been initiated.

Moreover, during the course of the investigation of case FIR No. 134/2024 under Sections 8/21 and 29 of the NDPS Act of Police Station Safakadal, a police party of Police Post Noorbagh after unearthing of forward and backward linkages related to the previously arrested accused, another notorious drug peddler has been arrested. He has been identified as Mohd Irfan Sheikh son of Mohd Ashraf Sheikh resident of Pamposh Colony, Noorbagh. 2.51 grams of Herion has been recovered from his possession. Investigation is going on to establish further connections.

General Public are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that Police will act tough against the criminals as per the law.

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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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