SHOPIAN: Continuing its sustained crackdown on illegal mining, J&K Police in Shopian seized one tractor, one platform truck and one tipper in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals from different areas of the district and registered three FIRs in the respective police stations.

During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Station Shopian seized a tractor found engaged in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without mandatory permission. In this regard, FIR No. 156/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered and investigation has been initiated. In a similar action, a police party from Police Station Keller intercepted and seized a platform truck carrying mining material without valid royalty documents.

FIR No. 84/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered and further investigation is underway. In another action, a police party from Police Station Heerpora intercepted and seized a tipper found involved in illegal mining activities without the mandatory permissions. FIR No. 78/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered and investigation has been initiated.

Police reiterated its firm commitment to protecting the district’s natural resources and taking strict legal action against individuals involved in illegal mining activities. The general public has been urged to cooperate with the police and report any such unlawful activities. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.

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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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