Bhubaneswar: In a probable first in Odisha, the Court of Juvenile Justice Board, Khurda has convicted one juvenile in an NDPS case.
The juvenile was convicted under section 21(c) NDPS Act, 1985. He was found guilty by the Juvenile Justice Board Friday which sent him to a special home in Berhampur for three years for the offence U/s 21 (c) of the NDPS Act, 1985.
The board directed the special home 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 1 kg 268 gram contraband brown sugar from the exclusive and conscious possession of accused persons 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 Khurda Bus Stand and recovered 1 kg 268 gram brown sugar and 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, the prosecution had examined 11 witnesses and 44 documents.
STF is the specialised 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, an official said.
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