A special NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) court has convicted eight Pakistani nationals arrested in the case of heroin smuggling into India through the Arabian Sea in 2015 and sentenced them to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. This case is related to the ship “Al Yasir”, which entered the Indian territorial waters from Karachi, Pakistan, which was caught by the Indian Coast Guard with 232 kg of heroin. The value of this consignment was estimated at Rs 6.93 crore.
incident details
This case dates back to 2015, when a ship named “Al Yasir” from Pakistan covered a distance of 600 nautical miles and entered India’s territorial waters.
- The Indian Coast Guard stopped this ship showing alertness.
- The ship was loaded with 232 kilograms of heroin, which was stored in 11 large blue plastic drums.
- Efforts were being made to bring these narcotics to India.
On August 18, 2022, these drums were taken from Yellow Gate Police Station to Mumbai Civil Court, Kala Ghoda.
Arrested accused and their identity
The eight captured Pakistani nationals have been identified as follows:
- alibakhsha sindhi
- Maqsood Masim
- Mohammed Natho
- Mohammad Ahmed Inayat
- Mohammed Yusuf Gagwani
- Mohammad Yunus Sindhi
- Mohammad Gulhasan Sindhi
- Gulhasan Siddiq Sindhi
All these accused were lodged in Mumbai jail since 2015.
vigilance of indian coast guard
The then Commanding Officer of the Indian Coast Guard ship “Sangram”, which carried out this operation, presented the details of the incident in the special NDPS court.
- He told:
- “The accused present in the court are the same ones whom we arrested on the Pakistani ship ‘Al Yasir’.”
- All the accused present on the ship were immediately detained.
Court’s decision and announcement of punishment
The special NDPS court found all eight accused guilty under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
- Punishment:
- All were sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.
- Through this decision, the court has given a strong message to drug smugglers.
importance of this matter
This case is a proof of the vigilance and effective action of Indian security agencies.
- Crackdown on drug smuggling:
- This consignment of 232 kg heroin was seized before it could reach the Indian market.
- National Security:
- This action strengthens India’s commitment to maritime security and anti-trafficking.
