BARAMULLA: Continuing its sustained crackdown against illegal mining and the unlawful extraction of minor minerals, Police in Baramulla, in coordination with the Geology & Mining Department, carried out a successful enforcement operation in the Kunzer area.

Police Station Kunzer, acting on credible information and in coordination with the District Mineral Officer (DMO), Geology & Mining Department, seized four vehicles involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of Nala Bajri/Nala Mouq from Pariswani Nallah. The seized vehicles include Tipper bearing Registration No. JK02BV-9097, driven by Mohd Yousuf Parra son of Gh. Mohiuddin, Tractor bearing Chassis No. NHM3630SZKC, driven by Mudasir Ahmad Beigh son of Abdul Aziz resident of Peth Kanihama, Tractor bearing Chassis No. WSCM61618945, driven by Shakir Hamid War son of Abdul Hamid resident of Peth Kanihama, Dumper bearing Registration No. JK05G-4016, driven by Mushtaq Ahmad Ganie son of Mohd Akbar resident of Agri Kalan.

The seized vehicles were handed over to the officials of the Geology & Mining Department, who imposed penalties/fines under the relevant provisions of the mining laws. Further legal action has been initiated as per law.

J&K Police remains committed to taking strict action against illegal mining activities that threaten the environment and public resources. Such enforcement drives will continue across the district in close coordination with the concerned departments to preserve natural resources and ensure strict compliance with the law.

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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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