Eight Pakistani Nationals Sentenced for Massive Drug Seizure

A special court sentenced eight Pakistani nationals to 20 years in prison for a 2015 drug case involving the seizure of over 200 kg of heroin. The court imposed stiff penalties under the NDPS Act, including fines, stressing the need to deter future traffickers.

A special court has sentenced eight Pakistani nationals to 20 years of imprisonment in connection with a 2015 drug trafficking case involving the seizure of more than 200 kg of heroin.

The judgement, passed by Judge Shashikant Bangar under the stringent Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, also levied a fine of Rs 2 lakh on each convict.

The individuals were apprehended by the Indian Coast Guard with substantial amounts of heroin and electronic navigation equipment, underscoring a significant trafficking operation.

(With inputs from agencies.)