Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 27: 1st Additional Sessions Judge Jammu M A Chowdhary today awarded four years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs 40,000 to Kali Dass, son of Sarwan Dass Bhagat of Bhagwati Nagar, who was booked under Sections 8/20/21 of NDPS Act .
According to the police case, during patrolling by a police party on 2.2.2009, one person was spotted with a brown bag in his hand moving from canal head to Bhagwati Nagar. On his frisking, police recovered huge quantity of intoxicants and accordingly he was booked under Sections 8/20/21 of NDPSA.
After hearing APP Ajay Singh Manhas appearing for the State, court awarded four years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs 40,000 to the convict. In default of payment of fine, the convict shall undergo further imprisonment for a period of one-fourth of the substantive sentence of imprisonment.