Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 21: Principal Sessions Judge Samba Mohd Akram Chowdhary has rejected the bail application of Bittu Ram, son of Bhagat Ram of Vijaypur, who was nabbed with charas by Vijaypur Police.
After hearing Public Prosecutor Jawid Ahmed Khawaja appearing for the State whereas Advocate Vijay Gupta appearing for the applicant, the court observed, “the menace of trade and use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances has become alarming to society in general and young generation in particular”.
“This menace requires to be curbed with a heavy hand as it is eating into vitals of the polity. The case of applicant is at initial stage of investigation and in my considered opinion, having regards to the facts and circumstances of the case, particularly the serious nature of offence, the applicant is not entitled to grant of bail at this stage and rejected the bail application”, the Judge said.