Two Drug Traffickers Receive 15-Year Sentence in Gujarat's Bharuch
Synopsis
In a significant ruling, a Special Court in Ahmedabad has convicted two drug traffickers, sentencing them to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh each. This case highlights the ongoing battle against narcotics in Gujarat.
Key Takeaways
15 years of RI for two drug traffickers in Gujarat.
Possession of 3.983 kg of charas led to the conviction.
Thorough investigation by the NCB ensured justice.
Separate case results in 12 years of RI for another trafficker.
Ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in India.
Ahmedabad, March 3 (NationPress) A Special Court in Ahmedabad has handed down a sentence of 15 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) to two individuals involved in drug trafficking and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each, according to an official from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday.
The Bharuch Additional District and Sessions Court found both defendants—Malek Shirin Bano, aged 40, and Firoj Khan Pathan, aged 48—guilty and sentenced them to 15 years of RI along with financial penalties under the NDPS Act, 1985 (as amended).
As reported by the NCB, Malek Shirin Bano, residing in Gujarat’s Bharuch, and Firoj Khan Pathan from Dariyapur in Ahmedabad were apprehended at the Bharuch Railway Station on October 12, 2019, upon their arrival on the Paschim Express.
“The two individuals were discovered in conscious and exclusive possession of 3.983 kg of charas, which was confiscated following a proper panchnama conducted in the presence of independent witnesses,” the NCB stated.
A formal complaint was lodged before the Bharuch Additional District and Sessions Court on April 7, 2020, for offenses under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(C), and 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985.
The NCB highlighted that the thorough investigation and committed prosecution by their Ahmedabad Zonal Unit have successfully ensured justice, safeguarding communities from the serious repercussions of drug abuse.
In a separate case, another Special Court in Ahmedabad sentenced a different drug trafficker to 12 years of RI and imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh in a mephedrone smuggling case from 2023, according to an NCB official on Monday.
An Additional Sessions Judge in Ahmedabad convicted Mohammad Irfan Usmangani Saiyad, who resides in Kalupur, Ahmedabad, in this instance.
This case involved the seizure of 155 grams of mephedrone and 43 grams of charas at the Kalupur Railway Station in February 2023, leading to the arrest of the drug trafficker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the sentence given to the drug traffickers?
The drug traffickers were sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 1 lakh each.
What substances were the traffickers found with?
The traffickers were found in possession of 3.983 kg of charas.
When were the traffickers arrested?
They were arrested on October 12, 2019, at Bharuch Railway Station.
Who conducted the investigation in this case?
The investigation was conducted by the Ahmedabad Zonal Unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau.
Is there any other recent drug trafficking case reported?
Yes, another individual was sentenced to 12 years of RI for mephedrone smuggling in a separate 2023 case.
