Sikkim

Former Cop Gets 10-Year Jail in Sikkim Drug Case

10-Year Sentence for Former Policeman in Major Narcotics Case in Sikkim.

The Special Judge of SADA Court Pakyong today sentenced former police personnel Pem Tshering Bhutia to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a ₹1 lakh fine.

The conviction stems from a 2021 case involving possession of drugs in commercial quantity under the SADA Act.

Following the landmark ruling, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Pakyong District, addressed the media, calling it a major legal breakthrough and a clear warning to those involved in the drug trade.

Jeewan Dahal

I have done training in Neuro-linguistic programming. Based in Sikkim, own The Sikkim Today & Hillrooms- supporting the growth of entrepreneurship around the NorthEast.

Recent Posts

Butterfly Conservation Leader Nawang Gyatso Bhutia Represents India at Bhutan’s First Butterfly Meet

The Kingdom of Bhutan successfully concluded the first edition of the Bhutan Butterfly Meet, organized…

11 hours ago

India’s Economy Surges on Domestic Strength, Upending US Tariffs

Even while contending with significant, politically-driven tariffs of up to 50% from the United States,…

1 day ago

CM’s First Direct Response Through ‘Connect to CM’ Brings Hope to Infant with Brain Disorder

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) personally responded to a distress call made through the…

2 days ago

Hamas Confirms Death of Nepali Hindu Student Bipin Joshi; Exposes Nepal’s Weakest Foreign Affairs

Hamas today afternoon confirmed that four hostages have already died, including Nepal’s Bipin Joshi. Bipin,…

3 days ago

SEBI Chairman launches World Investor Week at NSE

Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, SEBI, launched World Investor Week (WIW) 2025 at NSE, Mumbai…

1 week ago

Sikkim Govt Hikes DA and DR for Employees and Pensioners Effective January 2025

The Government of Sikkim has approved an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief…

1 week ago