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Drug Peddler Gets 12 Years for 25 Intoxicant Bottles
9 Apr
Summary
- A man received a twelve-year sentence for possessing 25 intoxicant bottles.
- The court also imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh, with an extra year for default.
- The case originated from a routine police check on January 19, 2018.
A man identified as Jatinder Singh has been sentenced to twelve years of rigorous imprisonment by a Ludhiana local court for possessing 25 bottles of intoxicants. The Special Court Judge, Harvinder Singh, also mandated a ₹1 lakh fine, with an additional year of imprisonment for non-payment.
The conviction relates to an incident on January 19, 2018. Police officers conducting routine checks in Jagraon apprehended Singh, who was carrying a polythene envelope. A search revealed 25 bottles, each containing 100 ml of Codeine Phosphate salt.
During the trial, the accused claimed false implication, arguing that independent witnesses were not present during the search. However, the court found the prosecution's evidence credible and dismissed these contentions. The court noted the improbability of police fabricating such a large quantity of contraband.
Ultimately, the court ruled that the possession was proven and the accused failed to offer a satisfactory explanation. The absence of any complaint about false implication at the time of arrest further supported the prosecution's case. The court emphasized the necessity of a strict sentence due to the gravity of the offense.
