Doda, June 05, 2026:
As part of the enhanced security arrangements put in place in view of the VVIP visit and the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan aimed at eliminating the menace of drug abuse and trafficking, Doda Police achieved a significant success by apprehending a drug peddler and recovering a substantial quantity of contraband substance from his possession.
During a special naka established at Khellani, a naka party of Police Post Khellani led by IC PP Khellani, under the leadership of SHO Police Station Doda and DySP Headquarters Doda, intercepted a suspicious individual for checking. During the search, approximately 317 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from his possession.
The accused has been identified as Imtiyaz Ahmed S/o Mohd Shafi R/o Mothi, Goha, Doda.
Accordingly, FIR No. 148/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Doda and investigation has been initiated to ascertain the source, supply chain and intended destination of the recovered contraband.
The action forms part of the sustained efforts being undertaken by Doda Police under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan to curb drug trafficking and safeguard the youth from the scourge of narcotics.
Doda Police reiterates its firm commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and substance abuse. The public is urged to actively support the police by sharing information regarding drug-related activities so that the menace of narcotics can be effectively eradicated from society.