Continuing its crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse, Doda Police have arrested one person and recovered a charas-like substance weighing around 400 to 500 grams from his possession. In a determined effort to curb the rising menace of drugs, a police party from Police Station Doda, led by SI Mushtaq Ahmed, was conducting routine patrolling from Pul Doda to Ghat Road when they intercepted a suspicious person. The individual, upon being stopped, attempted to flee but was swiftly apprehended by the alert police team. While addressing press briefing, SSP Doda Sandeep Mehta informed that during checking, a greenish-colored polythene bag carried by the suspect was found to contain a charas-like substance in the form of small balls of varying sizes, weighing approximately 400 to 500 grams. Police identified the accused as Mansoor Ahmed, son of Habib Ullah Khan, resident of Lorthow, Panchayat Sunrathow, Tehsil Chiralla, District Doda. Following the recovery, a case FIR No. 232/2025 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Doda, and further investigation is underway. The entire operation was carried out under the supervision of SSP Doda Sandeep Mehta (JKPS), DySP Headquarters Ajay Anand, and SHO Police Station Doda Inspector Parvaiz Khanday. SSP Doda Sandeep Mehta said, “We appeal to the general public to stay vigilant and share any information regarding drug trafficking or abuse. Together, we can make Doda drug-free.” He informed that, “16 cases have been registered under the NDPS Act in Doda district so far in 2025, and several individuals have been put behind bars. He added that properties of those involved in the drug trade have also been attached as part of the ongoing crackdown.” With consistent efforts like these, District Police Doda continues its mission to root out the drug menace and safeguard the youth from addiction.