In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

ANANTNAG: Continuing its intensified crackdown against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag apprehended five persons in multiple naka checking operations across the district and recovered charas from their possession. Separate cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, and investigations are underway.

In the first operation, a police party conducting naka checking at Mir Danter, intercepted two persons identified as Azan Nabi son of Gull Mohd Dar and Majid Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Akram Dar, both residents of Mir Danter. During search, 13.53 grams of charas-like substance, were recovered from their possession.

In another operation, a police party of Police Post Sherbagh, while conducting naka checking at Sarnal on High Ground Road, apprehended Shaikh Umais Qayoom son of Mohd Qayoom Shaikh resident of Nazuk Mohalla, Anantnag. During search, 111 grams of charas-like substance in powder form was recovered from his possession.

Meanwhile, during night naka checking, a police party of Police Station Srigufwara apprehended two persons, identified as Mohd Shafi Bhat son of Mohd Ramzan resident of Trail Srigufwara, and Danish Hassan Sheikh son of Gh Hassan resident of Khiram at Sakras and recovered 46 grams of charas along with cash amounting to ₹3,000 was recovered from the possession of Mohd Shafi Bhat, leading to the registration of FIR No. 100/2026 at Police Station Srigufwara. Subsequently, 8 grams of charas was recovered from the possession of Danish Hassan Sheikh at Pethnoo Crossing. Accordingly, FIR No. 101/2026 has been registered, and investigation has been set into motion.

J&K Police reiterates its commitment to continuing the crackdown against drug trafficking and urges the public to extend cooperation in the collective mission of making society drug-free.

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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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