SHOPIAN: As a part of its sustained efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, J&K Police in Shopian arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession. 

Acting on reliable information, a police party from Police Station Shopian intercepted a load carrier bearing registration number JK13D-4373 traveling from Dashipora towards Shopian. During the search, a Heroine-like substance weighing approximately 5.61 grams was recovered from the possession of Umar Aijaz Itoo resident of Narsinghpora Kulgam. He has been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, a case FIR No. 43/2026 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Shopian and further investigation has been initiated to uncover forward and backward linkages and dismantle the wider drug network involved.

J&K Police reiterate its commitment to maintaining a drug-free society and appeals to the general public to cooperate in this noble mission. Citizens are requested to share any information regarding drug abuse or peddling to the nearest police establishment.

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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