Drug peddler sentenced to 20 years in Attock

Attock, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd Mar, 2026) In a major outcome of effective investigation by Attock Police, a convicted drug trafficker has been awarded 20 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs800,000 by a local court.

According to police sources, Attock Khurd Police Station apprehended accused Minhas Shah, a resident of Haripur, during routine checking and recovered 10.6 kilograms of narcotics from his possession. A case was registered and police submitted a challan before the court based on solid evidence.

After completion of trial proceedings, Additional Sessions Judge Attock Muhammad Asif announced the verdict in case No. 45/2025, sentencing the convict to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs800,000.

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