In its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking, Doda Police have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered 12 grams of heroin-like substance (chitta) from their possession. Acting on the directions of SSP Doda, a special naka was laid by Police Station Doda at Janota Paryote. During routine checking, a dumper bearing registration number JK06B-4261, travelling from Khellani towards Doda, was intercepted. The naka was led by the SHO Police Station Doda, assisted by IC PP Pul Doda. During the personal search of the vehicle occupants — Mubashir Hussain, S/o Mohd Sharief Wani, R/o Koti Basti, Doda (driver), and Manzoor Ahmed, S/o Ali Mohd, R/o Gudna, Tehsil Gudna, District Doda (co-passenger) — police recovered a total of 12 grams of heroin-like substance, including 5 grams from the driver and 7 grams from the co-passenger. Both accused were arrested on the spot, and the vehicle used in the commission of the offence was seized. In this connection, FIR No. 259/2025 under Sections 8/21/22/29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Doda. Further investigation is underway. Doda Police reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating the drug menace from the district and urged citizens to share any actionable information regarding narcotic activities, assuring complete confidentiality of informants.