SRINAGAR — In a significant development, the PDJ Pulwama court on Monday pronounced its verdict, convicting Abdul Hameed Bhat, also known as Hameed Pujj, in connection with case FIR 42/2018 under sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act, pertaining to the jurisdiction of Kakapora Police Station.
The case, initiated on September 21, 2019, and charging the accused on October 14, 2019, involved the recovery of 104.400kg of Ganja and 1kg 200grams of charas powder—classified as a commercial quantity of narcotics.
Today, on March 18, 2024, the court has ruled the accused guilty, with the quantum of punishment set to be determined on March 22, 2024.
The court proceedings witnessed comprehensive written and verbal arguments supported by applicable legal precedents, presented by Sh. Javied Ahmad (JKPS), Deputy Director/Public Prosecutor Pulwama.
Ahmad’s hard work has been praised, especially given the UT’s strong commitment to fighting narcotics and drug-related crimes with zero tolerance.