Drug peddlers arrested near NIFT college yet again!

Close on the heels of a drug ceisure near NIFT college in Sector 1 worth Rs 50,000 in December 2018, comes another, albeit small, seizure again near the same institution.

Around 2.30pm on February 14, sub inspector M Nilakantan (54 years) received a phone tip off that a few people were selling drugs in Sector 1 near NIFT on 27th Main in HSR Layout. After seeking the relevant permissions from the higher authorities, he rushed to the place and arrested the alleged drug peddlers in the presence of eye witnesses and a gazetted officer, the requirements under this tough law.

The cops seized 900 grams worth ganja (cannabis) and Rs 500 cash from the alleged drug peddlers. Those arrested under the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 include private sector employee Sathish (28 years), student Chethan P (25), and women labourers Shahina (45), Chandrakala (29) and Chaitra (25). They have been arrested under Section 20(b) of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. If convicted, they could be behind bars for up to ten years and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh.