SRINAGAR: Police in Sopore have arrested 06 gamblers and seized stake money and playing cards from their possession. On a specific information regarding gambling activities at Ladoora Rafiabad, a police party of Police Post Watergam headed by IC PP Watergam under the supervision of SDPO Rafiabad Shri. Aabid Rashid Mir-JKPS and SHO PS Dangiwacha raided the specific spot. On seeing the police party, gamblers tried to flee but were apprehended tactfully.

They have been identified as Ghulam Mohammad Shah son of Ghulam Mohi-u-din Shah resident of Naidkhai Sumbal, Tariq Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Gani Dar resident of Johama Baramulla, Sahil Altaf Shah son of Mohammad Altaf Shah, Shahid Mohi-u-din Shah son of Ghulam Mohi-u-din Shah, Suhail Javaid Shah son of Javaid Ahmad Shah and Bilal Nazir Shah son of Nazir Ahmad Shah, residents of Ladoora Rafiabad.

Officers have seized stake money of ₹5,200/- & playing cards from their possession. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at PS Dangiwacha and investigation has been initiated. Persons found indulging in criminal activities shall be strictly dealt as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with the local police units.

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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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