Delhi Court Denies Bail to Man Arrested with Heroin and MDMA in Govind Puri
A local court in Delhi has dismissed the regular bail plea of Abhishek Singh, who was apprehended in Govind Puri for allegedly carrying 9.89 grams of heroin and 9.96 grams of MDMA. Special Judge Kumar Rajat ruled that the accusations against the accused are serious and that the supply network behind the seized narcotics is still under active investigation.
According to the prosecution, a police patrolling unit apprehended Singh near MCD Park in Govind Puri on September 25. Officers alleged they found 9.89 grams of heroin and 9.96 grams of MDMA in his possession. Following the recovery, the contraband was sealed and deposited into the malkhana at Govind Puri police station, and an official case was registered on September 26 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Singh was remanded to judicial custody on September 29. Delivering the order dated October 28, the court noted that the allegations remain grave, the chargesheet has not yet been filed, and the broader investigation is underway to identify the origin and distribution chain of the recovered substances.
The prosecution and the investigating officer opposed Singh's bail application, warning that the accused could abscond if released while inquiries into the contraband's source and supply lines remain unfinished.
In defence, Singh's counsel submitted that his client was falsely implicated and pointed out that the seized quantities fell below the commercial threshold. The defence also argued that there was a discrepancy in the weight of the narcotics when presented before a magistrate and raised concerns over whether police followed statutory procedural safeguards regarding search, sampling, and sealing. Counsel further submitted that Singh is a first-time offender, poses no flight risk, and serves as the sole earning member of his family.
After reviewing the submissions and case records, the court dismissed the bail application. The judge clarified that the observations made in the order would not be treated as an expression on the merits of the case.
