A court in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has convicted a 25-year-old man in a narcotics case involving the seizure of 915 grams of ganja, following his arrest by the Anti-Narcotics Police Station (ANPS) in October 2025.
The conviction relates to FIR No. 13/2025 dated October 24, 2025, registered under Section 20(b)(ii)(A) of the NDPS Act, 1985. Acting on specific intelligence, a team from the Anti-Narcotics Police Station intercepted the accused, identified as Uday Mondal, near the exit gate of VSI Airport at Lamba Line in Sri Vijaya Puram.
According to case details, Mondal, a resident of School Line, Ranchi Basti, originally from South 24 Parganas in West Bengal, was found carrying a bag containing illicit ganja. During a search of his belongings, 915 grams of the substance was recovered from a carry bag. He was apprehended at the spot after the completion of legal procedures.
The investigation was conducted by ASI Surya Narayan of the Anti-Narcotics Police Station. Following the inquiry, a charge sheet was filed, leading to trial proceedings before the court.
On March 16, 2026, the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Sri Vijaya Puram convicted the accused in connection with the case. The matter was subsequently disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the law.
The case falls under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, which prohibits the possession, consumption, and trafficking of banned substances. Offences under the Act carry stringent penalties, including imprisonment of up to 20 years and financial penalties.
The seizure and subsequent conviction highlight the enforcement of legal provisions in cases involving narcotic substances in the islands. The case also reflects ongoing legal proceedings related to drug-related offences registered under the NDPS Act in the region.
Authorities continue to monitor and investigate cases linked to narcotics as part of broader efforts to address substance-related offences. Investigations in such cases involve intelligence-based operations, recovery of contraband, and subsequent legal action through the judicial system.
The NDPS Act remains the primary legal framework governing offences related to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances across India. Cases registered under the Act are subject to strict procedural requirements, including search, seizure, and prosecution, as mandated under law.
The conviction in this case marks the conclusion of legal proceedings initiated in October 2025, following the recovery of the contraband and the arrest of the accused. Further actions, if any, are subject to judicial process and applicable legal provisions.
