Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, July 30: In a significant operation today during routine Naka checking at Nalthi Naka, Bhaderwah, Doda Police apprehended today an individual suspected of carrying illegal drugs.
While monitoring a queue of vehicles, officers noticed a pedestrian disembark from an unidentified vehicle and head towards Bhaderwah town.
The individual exhibited signs of nervousness upon spotting police and attempted to flee.
Police personnel swiftly intercepted the individual for questioning. A thorough search revealed a brownish substance, suspected to be heroin, weighing approximately 5-6 grams, concealed in transparent polythene, in his possession.
The suspect has been identified as Farooq Ali, S/o Teg Ali, R/o Nagri, Kathua.
A case has been registered at Police Station Bhaderwah under FIR No. 109/2025, citing Sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act.
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