Date : 23.02.2026
Heard Ms. L. Banik, learned counsel for the accused applicant. Also heard
Mr. K. K. Parasar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State of Assam.
2. This is an application filed under Section 483 of the
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, (BNSS) 2023, praying for grant of bail to the
accused applicant in connection with Rangia P.S. Case No. 278/2025, registered
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under Sections 17(c)/29 of the NDPS Act, 1985.
3. The prosecution case, in brief, is that an FIR was lodged by one WSI
Jitumoni Rabha of Rangia Police Station inter alia alleging that on 13.11.2025,
credible information was received that a large consignment of narcotic
substances had been brought from Manipur by Aitul Ali and his brother, Mamtul
Ali @ Mantul Ali. Acting on the said information, a raid was conducted at their
residence, and it is alleged that 86 kilograms of opium were recovered. Upon
arrival of the police, the said Aitul Ali and Mamtul Ali allegedly fled. Jarina
Begum, wife of Mamtul Ali, and certain other persons including the accused
applicant present at the premises were apprehended. A sum of Rs. 25,25,400/-
was also allegedly recovered. On the basis of the said allegations, the present
case was registered.
