Punja pleads not guilty to cocaine, meth and marijuana possession charges

Punja pleads not guilty to cocaine, meth and marijuana possession charges

By Karishma Kumari
05/06/2024
Thakor Punja.

A man who was allegedly found with cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana in his home and car in Lami last month has pleaded not guilty to the charges laid against him.

Thakor Punja, who is the son of a prominent businessman is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of 0.84 grams of methamphetamine, 5.447 grams of cocaine and 6.6 grams of marijuana.

Punja appeared before Magistrate Yogesh Prasad this morning.

Punja’s lawyer, Iqbal Khan informed the court that while in custody, there is an alleged confession regarding the alleged possession of marijuana while he has not confessed to possessing cocaine and methamphetamine.

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                                                                         Thakor Punja with lawyer Iqbal Khan

Magistrate Prasad told Khan to file for a voir dire which is a preliminary examination of the witnesses.

Khan requested the court for the name of every police officer involved in the arrest, raid and escort.

He requested that they, including the supervisor of the search team and the dog handler be produced in court to give statements as well.

The case has been adjourned to the 19th of July.

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