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Mohali special court sentences two men to 12 years in 175 kg poppy husk case
A Mohali special court convicted Narinder Singh and Sikander Singh under the NDPS Act for possessing 175 kg of poppy husk, and sentenced them to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment each along with fines. The interception occurred on August 22, 2024, near Zirakpur, with the case registered in 2024.
Why It Matters
The case involves a large quantity of an illicit drug and demonstrates enforcement against drug trafficking in the region.
Timeline
4 Events
Sentencing: 12 years RI with fine
April 25, 2026
Both convicts were sentenced to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined ₹1.5 lakh each. In case of default in payment of fine, they will undergo an additional six months of RI. The court ordered that the period already spent in custody during investigation and trial be set off against the sentence.
Guilty verdict under NDPS Act
April 25, 2026
The special court held Narinder Singh and Sikander Singh guilty under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, observing joint conscious possession of a commercial quantity of contraband.
Interception and recovery on Airport Road, Zirakpur
August 22, 2024
During a naka on Airport Road near Satsang Bhawan, Zirakpur, Narinder Singh and Sikander Singh were travelling in an Innova Crysta and allegedly attempted to flee but were apprehended by police. Seven plastic bags were recovered from the boot, each containing 25 kg of poppy husk, totaling 175 kg. The search was conducted in the presence of a gazetted officer after due procedure.
NDPS case registered at Zirakpur
2024
A case under the NDPS Act was registered at Zirakpur in 2024 in connection with possession of narcotics.