Mysuru court sentenced three men—Javeed Ahmad, Syed Mohammed Noorulla and Saddam Hussain—to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1.25 lakh each for possessing 51 grams of MDMA seized from Mandi Mohalla, marking one of the highest sentences for drug peddlers in the city.
The VII Additional District and Sessions Court handed down the verdict after the trio was arrested by a Central Crime Branch (CCB) team in 2024 and booked under Section 22(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Section 22(c) of the NDPS Act addresses offences involving psychotropic substances in quantities classified as commercial, prescribing a minimum imprisonment of 10 years that can extend to 20 years and a fine ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh.
Police Commissioner Seema Latkar said the conviction demonstrates the importance of building strong evidence in narcotics cases and will send a strong message to those involved in the illegal drug trade. A CCB officer described Javeed Ahmad as a key figure in an illegal drug network with links to dealers in Bengaluru, noting that the team secured the conviction by collecting and presenting proper evidence.
Authorities believe the stringent punishment could act as a deterrent to individuals engaged in the sale and distribution of banned drugs, and the case comes amid continued police efforts to crack down on synthetic drugs and their supply networks in Mysuru.
Police also disclosed that Javeed Ahmad faces another pending case after being reportedly arrested recently for allegedly possessing 100 grams of synthetic drugs while out on bail.
The conviction and the ongoing actions against alleged drug network members underscore the city’s commitment to curb the circulation of narcotic and psychotropic substances, with officials emphasizing the need for effective investigation and evidence collection to ensure drug‑trafficking cases result in convictions.