Colva: Additional Sessions Judge Sudhir S. Shirgaonkar denied bail to a 29-year-old Odisha native arrested by the Konkan Railway Police for allegedly possessing 2.8kg of suspected ganja, valued at approximately Rs 2.8 lakh. Police arrested Deepak Ray on Oct 24.Judge Shirgaonkar observed that narcotic substances not only adversely affect the health and well-being of consumers but also have long-lasting repercussions on their families and, ultimately, society at large.The court further noted that the circulation of prohibited substances is driven by monetary gains. It observed that cases involving narcotic substances must, therefore, be examined from two perspectives — the impact on public health and the flow of money generated through the illegal drug trade.
