Drug Peddler booked under PSA in Doda

DODA, 1 June 2023: Notorious drug peddler identified as Amjad Ali resident of Sadeeqabad tehsil and district Doda has been booked under the provision of illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotic substance Act 1988 (PITNDPS) and lodged in District Jail Bhaderwah under the order passed by Divisional Commissioner Jammu for his repeated involvement in drug peddling.

Mentionable here that he was a notorious drug peddler and involved in a number of FIRs registered against him in Police Stations of District Doda and District Ramban under NDPS Act.

He was involved in the possession and transportation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and being a habitual offender, he was a severe threat to the youth of the area especially in and around Doda City.

Acting tough against drug peddlers, this year Doda Police has registered number of FIRs against notorious drug Peddlers and cultivators of Poppy plants (Opium).

Besides this, 4 habitual drug Peddlers are detained under PSA including 3 notorious drug Peddlers detained earlier under PSA.