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Drug Peddler Gets 10 Years Hard Labor for 100g Powder
4 Oct
Summary
- A drug peddler received a 10-year sentence for possessing 100g of intoxicant powder.
- Failure to pay the ₹1 lakh fine results in an additional year of rigorous imprisonment.
- The court upheld the conviction, citing consistent testimonies of official witnesses.
A local special court in Ludhiana has imposed a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence on Daljit Singh, a drug peddler convicted for possessing 100 grams of intoxicant powder. Additionally, a fine of ₹1 lakh was levied, with a default clause of one additional year of rigorous imprisonment for non-payment.
The case originated on July 13, 2019, when Meharban police, acting on a tip-off, intercepted Daljit Singh near Rahon Road. The accused, upon noticing the police checkpoint, attempted to evade capture, discarded a packet from his trousers, and subsequently fell off his scooter. Officers recovered the packet containing the intoxicant powder.
During the trial, the defense argued that no independent witnesses were present during the recovery and claimed false implication. However, the court rejected these arguments, emphasizing the reliability and consistency of the official witnesses' testimonies. The court found no evidence of police animosity or prior complaints from the accused, stating his plea lacked convincing proof.
