29/12/2025
Another Drug Peddler Arrested by Doda Police; 100 Grams Charas-Like Substance Recovered, FIR Registered under NDPS Act
(During current year, 24 NDPS FIRs Registered Against 40 Individuals in 2025; Drugs Worth ₹14.50 Lakh Recovered, Property Worth ₹45.32 Lakh Attached)
Doda, December 29, 2025:
Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Doda Police have apprehended one more drug peddler and recovered a charas-like substance weighing approximately 100–110 grams from his possession.
Today, on 29.12.2025, a police party of Police Station Doda, led by SI Mushtaq Ahmed, was performing routine naka duty at Gunpat Bridge, Pul Doda. During the naka, a motorcycle bearing registration number JK-02BE-7828, coming from Thathri towards Doda City, was intercepted. On being signaled to stop, the rider attempted to evade the police party but was promptly apprehended.
During checking, a black-colored polythene bag was recovered from the possession of the accused, containing a charas-like substance weighing approximately 100–110 grams.
The accused has been identified as Shoket Ali, S/o Abdul Rehman, R/o Amrit Garh, Chiralla, Tehsil Chiralla, District Doda.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 280/2025 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Doda, and further investigation has been taken up. The entire operation was carried out under the supervision of *SSP Doda Sh. Sandeep Mehta, JKPS,* DySP Hqrs Doda Sh. Krishan Raj, and SHO PS Doda Sh. Parvaiz Khanday.
Year-Wise NDPS Enforcement Details
While sharing details, *SSP Doda Sh. Sandeep Mehta, JKPS* stated that during the current year, a total of 24 FIRs under the NDPS Act have been registered against 40 individuals in District Doda. From their possession, the following contraband has been recovered:
Approximately 01 kg Charas
127 grams Chitta, 1300 grams Ganja-like substance, 184 capsules, The approximate international market value of the recovered drugs is *₹14.50 lacs*. Additionally, property of one drug peddler, comprising a double-storey house worth *₹45.32 lacs* has also been attached under relevant legal provisions.
*SSP Doda* has appealed to the general public to remain vigilant and share information regarding drug trafficking, illegal sale, or addiction, so that stringent action can be taken against drug peddlers. District Police Doda, under the supervision of *SSP Doda Sh. Sandeep Mehta, JKPS*, remains committed to eliminating the menace of drugs and ensuring a drug-free society in the district.
