Srinagar October 14 (KNS): In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge NDPS, Srinagar, today convicted two notorious drug smugglers — 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 ?1,00,000 each on the convicts.
According to a staatement issued to KNS, reads that 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.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel03.2022, 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.
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.(KNS)