JAMMU, Jan. 24 -- Sending out a tough message against narcotics trafficking, the Special Judge (NDPS Cases), Jammu, Parvaiz Iqbal rejected the bail application of Delhi-based doctor Dr. Akmal Mahmood Usmani, observing that the case involves commercial quantity of psychotropic substances and is squarely hit by the statutory bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Dr. Usmani was arrested in connection with NCB Crime No. 02/2024, registered by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jammu, following the seizure of huge consignments of codeine-based cough syrup, Alprazolam, Tramadol, Lorazepam and other psychotropic drugs during a multi-state investigation.
Senior Advocate Rajesh Kotwal, assisted by Advocate Fahim Ahmed Mir, appeared for the accuse...