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Three sentenced to 12 years for 16.5kg charas bust in 2018
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 09:31 PM
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An Indian court sentenced three men to 12 years in prison for possessing 16.5 kg of charas seized in a 2018 drug bust.
An Indian court handed down a 12‑year rigorous imprisonment sentence to three individuals convicted in a 2018 drug case involving 16.5 kilograms of charas, a potent form of cannabis resin. The judgment was delivered under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which mandates severe penalties for large‑scale drug offenses.
The case originated from a 2018 operation in which law‑enforcement agencies intercepted a sizable consignment of charas, estimated at 16.5 kg. The three accused were found guilty of possession with intent to distribute, a charge that carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment.
The 12‑year term reflects the judiciary's stance on curbing drug trafficking and serves as a deterrent to similar illicit activities. The sentencing underscores the continued focus of Indian authorities on dismantling drug networks and enforcing strict legal consequences for offenders.
The court's decision also signals to the broader community that large‑quantity drug offenses will attract the full force of the law, reinforcing ongoing efforts to combat narcotics across the nation.
The case originated from a 2018 operation in which law‑enforcement agencies intercepted a sizable consignment of charas, estimated at 16.5 kg. The three accused were found guilty of possession with intent to distribute, a charge that carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment.
The 12‑year term reflects the judiciary's stance on curbing drug trafficking and serves as a deterrent to similar illicit activities. The sentencing underscores the continued focus of Indian authorities on dismantling drug networks and enforcing strict legal consequences for offenders.
The court's decision also signals to the broader community that large‑quantity drug offenses will attract the full force of the law, reinforcing ongoing efforts to combat narcotics across the nation.