Srinagar, Oct 14: The Court of Special Judge NDPS, Srinagar, on Tuesday handed down a landmark judgement in a high-profile narcotics case, sentencing two well-known drug traffickers to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs 1 lakh each, following the recovery of a massive consignment of contraband pharmaceutical drugs in 2021.
Details available with news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge NDPS, Srinagar, today convicted two notorious drug smugglers, namely Mudasir Sultan Bhat @ Majid, son of Mohd. Sultan, resident of Sir Syed Abad Sector-1 Bemina, Srinagar, and Feroz Ahmad Khan @ Jaja, son of Ab. Samad Khan, resident of Muslim Abad Nundareshi Colony, Bemina, Srinagar in Case FIR No. 19/2021 U/S 8/22, 29 NDPS Act, 420, 468, 471 IPC of Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir (ANTF Kashmir).
The Hon’ble Court awarded 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1,00,000 each on the convicts.
The case was registered in 2021 by ANTF Kashmir, following the recovery of a huge consignment of contraband pharmaceutical drugs, including 7500 bottles of Z-REX syrup and one box of Zancavit capsules (960 strips × 10 = 9600 capsules), during an operation in April 2021.
A comprehensive charge sheet spanning 960 pages was produced before the Hon’ble Court of Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, on 10.03.2022, after an extensive and evidence-based investigation.
The investigation was meticulously conducted by ANTF Kashmir under the close supervision of SSP ANTF J&K, ensuring a watertight prosecution leading to the conviction of both accused, details stated.
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force, J&K, commends the diligent efforts of the investigating team and the prosecution in securing this conviction. This judgement stands as a strong message to drug traffickers and underscores the unyielding commitment of J&K Police towards eradicating the menace of narcotics and safeguarding the community, particularly the youth.
This conviction marks a notable milestone in the ongoing crusade against drug trafficking and exemplifies the effectiveness, professionalism, and dedication of ANTF J&K in bringing offenders to justice.
