SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested six drug peddlers in Baramulla, Budgam, Handwara & Ganderbal and recovered contraband/ psychotropic substances from their possession.  A police party of Police Station Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Old Town, intercepted two persons identified as Shahid Bilal Shah son of Bilal Ahmad resident of Janbazpora & Suhail Ahmad Bhat son of Mushtaq Ahmad resident of Ladoora Rafiabad. During search, 380 tablets of Alprazolam were recovered from their possession.

In a similar action by Police in Budgam, a Police Party of PP Pakherpora intercepted a suspicious person carrying a nylon bag at Kanidajan near Gund Shamus Crossing. He has been identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Sheikh son of Ab Gani Sheikh resident of Pakharpora. During search, 60 grams of Charas and cash of ₹200 was recovered from his possession.

Meanwhile in Handwara, a Police team led by SHO Handwara at a checkpoint established at Wateyen Chogul, arrested two drug peddlers identified as Khalid Gani Shah son of Ab Gani Shah and Basharat Bashir Khan son of Bashir Ahmad Khan, both residents of Maidan Chogul. During search, 16.92 grams of Heroin was recovered from their possession.

In Ganderbal, a Police party of PS Kangan at a checkpoint established at Hayan Bridge, arrested a drug peddler identified as Ghulam Qadir Mir son of Ghulam Mohammad Mir resident of Cherwan Kangan riding a Scooty bearing registration number JK16B-4790. During search, Poppy Straw was recovered from his possession. The Scooty used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

All the accused persons have been shifted to respective police stations and cases under relevant sections of law have been registered regarding these incidents. We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People 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 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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