Two drug peddlers convicted in NDPS case
Srinagar: The Court of Special Judge (NDPS Cases), Srinagar has convicted two drug peddlers under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, following legal action by Srinagar Police, a police spokesman said Tuesday.
The convicts identified as Rafiq Ahmad Putoo son of Ali Mohammad Pattoo resident of Ranger Stop, Saidakadal and Aqib Manzoor Bakhroo son of Manzoor Ahmad Bakhroo resident of Bakhri Mohalla, Rainawari were arrested in connection with FIR No. 110/2020 under section 8, 20, and 29 of the NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Ram Munshi Bagh, Srinagar, the spokesman said.
Both the accused persons were apprehended by a police team alongwith possession of the commercial quantity of Charas, which they intended to sell among the local youth, thereby, fuelling the menace of drugs in the area.
Following a thorough investigation and diligent prosecution, the Special Judge pronounced the judgement of Conviction on both the accused persons. The spokesman said.
Subsequently, the Court has sentenced both convicts to five years of Rigorous Imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹50,000 each. In the event of failure to pay the fine, the convicts will undergo further six months of Simple Imprisonment. The sentences are to run concurrently, he added.
