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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
Man sentenced to 7 years in jail for possession of narcotics in Kurukshetra
KURUKSHETRA: A local court in Kurukshetra has sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 10,000 for possession of narcotic substances. The judgment was delivered by the Additional District and Sessions Judge of the Special NDPS Court on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The convicted individual, Kuldeep, a resident of Dhanori village in Ambala district, was found guilty under Section 15 (b) of the NDPS Act. If he fails to pay the fine, he will have to serve an additional one month in jail. District Public Prosecutor Mainpal shared details of the case, stating that on November 14, 2019, a Crime Investigation Agency-II team of the Kurukshetra police, led by sub-inspector Sharanjit Singh and head constable Lakhan Singh, was stationed near New Shere Punjab Neelkanth Dhaba in Shahabad as part of a crime surveillance operation. Acting on a tip-off, the police set up a checkpoint near the dhaba and apprehended Kuldeep. Upon searching the accused in the presence of a gazetted officer, the police recovered 7 kilograms of poppy husk, a banned substance under the NDPS Act. Kuldeep was arrested on the spot and a case was registered at Shahabad Police Station under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act. The chargesheet was later submitted in court. After a thorough trial and examination of evidence and witnesses, the court found Kuldeep guilty and pronounced the sentence on July 23, 2025.
India Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actors Srikanth and Krishna granted conditional bail in drug case
The Madras High Court has granted conditional bail to actors Srikanth and Krishna, who were arrested in connection with a drug-related case. This decision comes after their initial bail pleas were dismissed by the Special NDPS Court in Chennai, leading the actors to file fresh petitions. The case has garnered significant public attention due to the involvement of well-known arrests of Srikanth and Krishna, which occurred on June 23 and June 26 respectively, were based on the confession of the main accused, Pradeep Kumar, who implicated them in drug consumption. Srikanth's lawyer, John Sathyan, argued that no drugs were found in Srikanth's possession at the time of his arrest, highlighting the lack of direct legal representative contended that Krishna was detained despite voluntarily cooperating with police enquiries. The lawyer stated that the arrest notice lacked specific reasons for detention and mentioned that medical tests showed Krishna had not consumed drugs. This point was emphasised to question the validity of the arrest. During the hearing, Justice Nirmal Kumar questioned the prosecution, asking, 'How much of the narcotic substance did each of them purchase?' The government counsel explained that the arrests stemmed from a broader investigation into drug circulation linked to a murder attempt case. This context added complexity to the legal surfaced during an investigation involving a former AIADMK functionary, leading to the arrest of the primary suspect, Praveen Kumar, whose statement implicated the actors. It was clarified that Srikanth was apprehended while at home with his child, which was a point of contention during the conditional bail requires both actors to post a personal bond of Rs 10,000 each and provide surety from two individuals of the same amount. Furthermore, they are mandated to appear daily before the investigating officer until further notice. These conditions are intended to ensure their cooperation with the ongoing Justice Nirmal Kumar indicated that an order would be passed the following day. However, the decision was expedited in the afternoon when both parties were called for a final verdict. This swift decision was unexpected and added a new twist to the ruling allows Srikanth and Krishna temporary relief, although they remain under strict conditions as investigations continue.- EndsMust Watch
