Special NDPS Court Finds Sajad Ahmed Butt Guilty Under Sections 8/20 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
Jammu, September 30: The Special Court for NDPS Cases, Jammu, has convicted Sajad Ahmed Butt, a resident of Lider Mattoo in Anantnag district, in connection with a narcotics case registered in 2018.
The court passed the conviction in FIR No. 89/2018, registered at Police Station Nagrota, under Sections 8/20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The case relates to allegations concerning offences punishable under the provisions of the NDPS Act. After considering the evidence and submissions placed before it, the Special Court recorded the conviction of the accused.
Sunil Sharma, CPO/Special Public Prosecutor for the NDPS Court, Jammu, appeared on behalf of the Union Territory during the proceedings.
The court is scheduled to hear arguments regarding the quantum of sentence at 3:30 PM today. The sentence to be imposed will be determined after hearing the prosecution and the convicted person on the issue of punishment.
Further details regarding the court’s order and the quantum of sentence are awaited.
More details will follow.(KNC)
