Asif Iqbal Naik
Doda, October 25, 2025:
In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Doda Police have dismantled an interstate drug peddling network by arresting five drug peddlers and recovering approximately 282 grams of charas-like substance from their possession.
Sharing details of the operation, SSP Doda, Shri Sandeep Mehta (JKPS) informed that on October 24, 2025, at around 8:30 PM, a police party from Police Station Bhaderwah had established a special naka at Thanala, Bhaderwah, for vehicle checking. During the naka checking, a Wagon-R vehicle (Registration No. JK02W-1355) coming from the Himachal Pradesh side towards Bhaderwah was intercepted.
Besides the driver, four other persons were onboard. On enquiry, they were identified as:
1. Nadir Irshad, S/O Sadiq Hussain, R/O Nagar Bhaderwah
2. Mohd Ashraf, S/O Mohd Iqbal, R/O Kai Mohalla Bhaderwah
3. Shahid Hussain, S/O Ali Mohd, R/O Qilla Mohalla Bhaderwah
4. Nasir Karim, S/O Abdul Karim, R/O Dhreja Bhaderwah
5. Anwar-ul-Hassan, S/O Aynul Hassan, R/O Ghatampur Bhadoi, U.P. (presently residing at Sarafa Mohalla Bhaderwah)
During their personal search, police recovered around 282 grams of charas-like substance from their possession. The contraband was reportedly being smuggled for illegal sale among the youth in Bhaderwah town.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 147/2025 under sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Bhaderwah, and further investigation is underway.
This successful operation forms part of Doda Police’s special anti-drug drive aimed at eliminating the drug menace from the district.
SSP Doda, Shri Sandeep Mehta (JKPS) has urged the general public to actively cooperate with police and share any information related to drug peddling or suspicious activities. Information can be shared anonymously through:
• Web portal: ncbmanas.gov.in
• Toll-free helpline: 1933 (24×7)
• Email: info.ncbmanas@gov.in
• MANAS App via UMANG Mobile Platform
Doda Police reiterated their commitment to ensuring a drug-free and safe society.
