338 Kg drug case: Extradited accused sent to 12-day police custody

Patiala House court granted Delhi police 12-day custody of Prabhdeep Singh, accused in an NDPS case involving 338 Kg of drugs. He was recently extradited from Azerbaijan. Police will investigate his drug network across states.

Patiala House court on Wednesday granted 12 days' custody of Prabhdeep Singh alias Harry to Delhi police in an NDPS case linked with 338 Kg of drugs. He was extradited from Azerbaijan on Wednesday. A red corner notice was issued thereafter he was detained in Ajarbaijan in July 2023.

Special Judge (NDPS) Jitendra Prasad Singh granted custody after considering the application seeking 14 days' custody of Accused Prabhdeep Singh. After hearing the submissions, the court granted 12 days' remand and directed the production of the Accused on May 25.

Prosecution's Arguments for Remand

While seeking remand, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Akhand Pratap Singh submitted that a device is to be recovered at the instance of the accused, and he can also identify other Accused associates. It was also stated that the drug network is in different states, and he has to be taken there to investigate the case. One of the Accused is still absconding.

Defence Opposes Custodial Remand

A charge sheet is already filed. The remand application was opposed by the counsel for the accused, saying that this is a five-year-old case and everything has been done. There is no requirement for any custodial remand to recover the device.

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