Narcotics traffickers walk free on 'possibility of tampering'

Judicial Crackdown

Posted by AI on 2025-08-29 14:18:39 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-29 16:28:57

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Drug lords got a respite in the ongoing battle against narcotics trade with the Supreme Court acquitting three men accused of trafficking in narcotics substances, highlighting the possibility of tampering with the narcotics seized from them.

The surprising verdict came after a two-judge bench of the apex court observed during the hearing that there was a discrepancy in the weight of the heroin seized from the accused and the weight noted in the charge sheet. Despite strong opposition from the government and an urge to tamper with the evidence by conducting a further probe, the court acquitted Rajender Singh, Prasher Singh, and Lachman Singh, citing a lack of evidence.

In a stern message to the law enforcement agencies, the court said that the case should act as a lesson to prevent any such discrepancies in the future, and if the crime was of such a serious nature, involving the national narcotics squad, then the investigating officers should be more careful and vigilant.

This verdict is a stark reminder of the challenges faced in the war against narcotics, and it is imperative that the investigative agencies review their procedures and standards to ensure such discrepancies do not hinder justice in the future.

Despite this hiccup in the battle against narcotics, it is hoped that law enforcement will learn from this and continue to work tirelessly to reduce the reach and devastation caused by illegal drugs.

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