3 drug peddlers convicted in NDPS cases

Excelsior Correspondent

KATHUA Mar 6: In a major achievement for Kathua police, due to sustained efforts of police and prosecutors, Session Court Kathua today convicted three accused in three different cases for offence under NDPS Act committed by them in the jurisdiction of PS Billawar and PS Kathua along with fine of Rs 2000 to each accused.
Accused namely Sajjad Mughal was convicted in case FIR no 58/2018 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act of PS Billawar and convicted for 70 days imprisonment along with fine, Ashok Singh was convicted in case FIR No 261/16 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act of PS Kathua and received seven days imprisonment along with fine whereas third accused namely Naresh Kumar was convicted along with fine of Rs 2000 for his involvement in case FIR No 182/2017 u/s 8/20 NDPS Act of PS Kathua.
Kathua police has made strenuous efforts till logical conclusion of cases so that drug menace is eradicated from the society. “We appeal citizens to come forward and cooperate with police for the cause”.