Jammu

Man detained under PIT-NDPS Act in Doda, lodged in Bhaderwah jail

DODA — Police on Wednesday detained a man under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988 in Doda and lodged him in District Jail Bhaderwah, officials said.

The detainee has been identified as Tosif Malik, a resident of Sarna village in Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district.

Police records show that two cases under Sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act are registered against him. These include FIR No. 77/2026 at Police Station Bhaderwah and FIR No. 18/2026 at Police Station Assar.

Both cases have been challaned before the competent courts and are presently under trial, officials said.

They said a police team from Police Station Bhaderwah executed the detention order and took Malik into custody before lodging him in District Jail Bhaderwah after completing the necessary legal formalities. — (KIMS)