13/05/2026
*POLICE MEDIA CELL DODA*
*Doda Police Arrested Drug Peddler in Thathri; Charas Recovered*
Doda, May 13, 2026:
Continuing its strict action against drug peddling and narcotics trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Doda Police apprehended one drug peddler in Thathri area and recovered charas-like substance from his possession.
As per reports, a police team of Police Station Thathri led by SI Naseeb Singh was on routine checking and patrolling duty in Thathri town. During patrolling at around 1600 hours, one person working as a rehri vendor near Main Bazaar Thathri was intercepted and checked in the presence of an Executive Magistrate.
During the checking, approximately 50–55 grams of charas-like substance packed in a black polythene bag was recovered from the pocket of his pants, which he had allegedly kept for illegal sale.
During preliminary enquiry, the accused disclosed his identity as Mussarat Hussain S/o Mushtaq Ahmed, caste Sheikh, resident of Badanoo and presently residing at Thathri.
In this connection, FIR No. 38/2026 under Sections 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Thathri and further investigation into the matter is in progress.
District Police Doda reiterated its firm commitment towards eradicating the menace of drugs from society and appealed to the general public to cooperate with Police by sharing information related to drug peddling and narcotics activities in their areas.