Habitual offender detained in Kalaburagi, shifted to Shivamogga prison
A 58-year-old habitual ganja peddler, Ramesh V. Kale, with 17 prior narcotics cases, has been detained under the PIT-NDPS Act and confined to Shivamogga Central Prison. Despite previous externment and a bond for good conduct, Kale resumed selling ganja, leading to his preventive detention based on police recommendations.
Why it matters
This detention highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking and protect public health, especially concerning the impact on young people. It also demonstrates the legal system's response to repeat offenders who violate conditions of release.
The Additional Director-General of Police (Anti-Narcotic Task Force) has ordered the detention of a 58-year-old habitual ganja peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act and his confinement in the Central Prison in Shivamogga.
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