Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 : The Court of Juvenile Justice Board, Khordha has convicted one Juvenile, the first case in Odisha in an NDPS case.
The juvenile was convicted under section 21(c) NDPS Act, 1985. He was found guilty by the Juvenile Justice Board on Friday which sent him to a Special Home, Berhampur for three years for the offence U/s. 21 (c) of the NDPS Act, 1985.
The Board directed the Special Hine to provide reformative services including education, skill development, counseling, behavior modification therapy, psychiatric support, and treatment for the period of stay of CCL in the Special Home.
This case relates to the seizure of contraband Brown sugar 1 kg 268 grams from the exclusive and conscious possession of accused persons on August 12, 2021.
This is probably the first case where a juvenile has been convicted in an NDPS case in Odisha.
The STF of Odisha Crime Branch on the night of August 12, 2021, apprehended three accused persons along with the juvenile near Khurdha Bus Stand and recovered 1 kg 268 gram brown Sugar & other incriminating articles from them.
They were caught while dealing with brown sugar for their pecuniary gain.
After a successful investigation, a charge sheet was submitted against the accused persons U/S 21(c)/29 NDPS Act, 1985.
During the investigation the seized Brown Sugar was also sent to SFSL, Rasulgarh for chemical examination and opinion was received affirmatively.
During the trial, prosecution had examined 11 witnesses and 44 documents.
STF is the specialized wing of Odisha Police to curb organised crime in the State. Narcotic drugs are the main focus area of STF and STF will continue its drive against such drug peddlers.
