SRINAGAR: Continuing its intensified crackdown against Drug trafficking and under the aegis of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, J&K Police has attached immovable properties worth ₹3.5 crores belonging to Narcotics smugglers in Srinagar.

Police Station Sangam, acting under the provisions of Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, attached two immovable properties linked to accused persons involved in FIR No. 56/2025 under Sections 8/20 and 29 of the NDPS Act. The details of the attached properties Viz; 1) A double-storey residential house along with 1 kanal of land, belonging to accused Shakeel Ahmad Ganie S/o Ab Satar Ganie, resident of Kreshbal, Noorbagh, Srinagar.

The property is valued at over ₹2 crore. 2) A double-storey residential house along with 1 kanal of land, belonging to accused Farooq Ahmad Mir S/o Ab Rehman Mir, resident of Kreshbal, Noorbagh , Srinagar. The property is valued at approximately ₹1.5 crore.

The attached properties have been identified as illegally acquired assets generated through proceeds of drug trafficking. Such stringent measures are aimed at deterring individuals involved in drug-related activities. The Public is urged to cooperate with the Police and share any information related to drug trafficking to help build a drug-free society.

J&K Police remains committed to dismantling illegal narcotics network by not only arresting offenders but also targeting and confiscating properties acquired through illicit means.

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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.

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