SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the drug peddlers/smugglers and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested two drug peddlers in Anantnag and recovered huge quantity of psychotropic substances from their possession.

A Police team from Police Post Sangam intercepted a bike bearing registration number PB08C-2618 at Panjpora Astanpora and recovered 13 bottles of illicit liquor from the possession of the rider identified as Mohd Abbas Khan son of Gh Qadir Khan resident of Dadoo Marhama. Similarly, a police party from Police Station Anantnag apprehended a notorious liquor seller namely Mubarak Ahmad Wagay (alias Muhammad Rajab Wagay) from Khanabal Chowk and seized 65 bottles of illicit liquor along with a vehicle bearing registration number JK03C-4239. Both the accused persons have been arrested and shifted to respective police stations where they remain in custody. Vehicles used in the commission of crime have also been seized.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective police stations and further investigation have been initiated. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society, and if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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