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Six Pak nationals sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for drug smuggling
A special court in Bhuj, Gujarat, sentenced six Pakistani nationals to 20 years in prison for smuggling heroin valued at ₹384 crore, with fines of ₹2 lakh per accused. The sentencing follows their apprehension in December 2021 from a Pakistani fishing boat off the Gujarat coast in a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS.
Why It Matters
The case highlights cross-border drug trafficking and its potential impact on public health and national security in India.
Timeline
4 Events
Trial details cited in judgment
April 24, 2026
The prosecution had produced 203 pieces of documentary evidence and examined 13 witnesses during the trial.
Accused named and identified
April 24, 2026
The six accused identified as Mohammad Wagher, Dadhansh Wagher, Sagar Wagher, Ismail Barala, Mohammad Kungra, and Ashfaq Wagher, all from Karachi, were sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment and fined ₹2 lakh each.
Judgement delivered: six Pakistanis sentenced to 20 years
April 24, 2026
A special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act court in Bhuj, Gujarat, sentenced six Pakistani nationals to 20 years in prison for heroin smuggling. Judge V A Buddha presided over the case. The accused were Mohammad Wagher (31), Dadhansh Wagher (24), Sagar Wagher (23), Ismail Barala (75), Mohammad Kungra (24) and Ashfaq Wagher (26), all residents of Karachi. Each was also fined ₹2 lakh.
Interception and arrest of Al Huseini crew off Gujarat coast
December 2021
Pakistani fishing boat Al Huseini was intercepted by Indian authorities off the Gujarat coast in December 2021. Six crew members were apprehended; the vessel was carrying 77 kg of heroin valued at ₹384 crore. A case was registered against the accused at the ATS police station under the NDPS Act.