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Mumbai Woman Gets 5 Years for 9kg Ganja Possession
21 Mar
Summary
- A 60-year-old woman was sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment.
- She was convicted for possessing 9 kg of ganja in 2014.
- The court emphasized strict punishment for drug traffickers.
In Mumbai, a 60-year-old woman named Ramija Shaikh has been sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 30,000. The conviction stems from the possession of 9 kilograms of ganja discovered in 2014. The special NDPS court highlighted the detrimental impact of drug addiction on society and the nation's strength, advocating for severe punishment for those involved in trafficking.
Shaikh was apprehended on April 25, 2014, near the Home Guard Training Institution in Ghatkopar by the Anti Narcotic Cell, acting on a tip. Although an independent witness could not identify the accused in court, the judge noted the passage of time and the credibility of police testimonies. The court concluded that procedural requirements were met and found Shaikh guilty of the charges.
