Diplomat Correspondent
Jammu:DD, Tightening its noose against the menace of drugs, Doda police today detained three drug peddlers at a naka, when they were found in the possession of heroin like substance.
On the directions of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Doda; a naka was established at Khellani, which was led by Incharge PP Khellani and SHO Doda.
During naka checking, at morning hours, the naka party intercepted a white Swift Dzire car (JK06C-3363) coming from Batote towards Doda.
On noticing the police team, the driver attempted to flee; however, due to the swift and prompt action of the naka party, the vehicle was successfully stopped.
The arrested persons have been identified as Junaid Qayoom, resident of New Bus Stand, Doda; Narinder Singh, resident of Mandole, Kastigarh in Doda; and Arun Singh, resident of Sajah, Doda.
In this connection, a case FIR No. 263 of 2025 under section S 8/21/22 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Doda, and investigation has been set into motion.DD