SRINAGAR: Continuing its unwavering efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Ganderbal arrested a notorious drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

A police party of Police Station Kheerbawani at a checkpoint established at Theeru intercepted a suspicious person identified as Mohd Aarif Khan son of Noor Mohd Khan resident of Theeru. During his search, 30 grams of charas and 4.5 Kgs of Bangpatri was recovered from his possession. He was arrested and shifted to Police Station where he remains in Police custody.

During investigation, he disclosed that he has kept more contraband substance at the residential house of another accused at  Takiebal Ganderbal. Acting swiftly, the investigating team raided the said residential house. The said house was searched in presence of Executive Magistrate 1st Class & 11 Kgs of contraband substance Bangpatri was seized on the spot. Efforts are on to apprehend the other accused person.

Accordingly, a case FIR No. 51/2024, under relevant sections of NDPS Act stands registered at PS Kheerbawani and investigation has been taken up. Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.

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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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