Doda Police Arrest Drug Peddler; More Than Half Kg of Charas-Like Substance Seized

Doda Police Arrest Drug Peddler; More Than Half Kg of Charas-Like Substance Seized

Doda, January 18, 2026: Tightening its noose against narcotics smuggling, Doda Police, acting on the directions of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Shri Sandeep Mehta, JKPS, arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered 578 grams of charas-like narcotic substance from his possession.

A naka and traffic checking point was established at Ganpat Bridge, Doda, by a police team from Police Station Doda, led by the SHO PS Doda and IC Police Post Pull Doda, under the supervision of the DySP Headquarters Doda. During naka checking, the police noticed a suspicious person standing near a shed close to the bridge. On noticing the police party, the individual attempted to flee but was promptly apprehended. His vehicle was also seized.

Upon questioning, the accused was identified as Shravan Kumar, S/o Narendra Kumar, R/o Chilly Bhalesa, Tehsil Gandoh, District Doda. During his personal search, a white plastic bag was recovered from his possession, which was found to contain 578 grams of a charas-like substance. The accused failed to provide any satisfactory explanation regarding possession of the contraband.

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Accordingly, FIR No. 18/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Doda. Further investigation is underway to trace the source of the contraband and identify other individuals involved in the drug trafficking network.

Doda Police reiterated their zero-tolerance policy against drugs and appealed to the general public to share any information related to drug trafficking. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential, and stringent legal action will be taken against offenders.