HC orders community service by kin of 2 accused

AGARTALA: Tripura HC has ordered the families of two people accused of peddling drugs to conduct an anti-drug campaign and also turned down the bail plea of the two men held under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
The new laws under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have introduced community service as a form of correcting behaviour.
Despite being in custody for 78 days and the investigating officer submitting a partial chargesheet, Justice Lodh denied bail to Jibanjoy Tripura and Selenjoy Tripura citing their alleged involvement in another crime registered with Gandacherra police station.The accused are from Gandacherra in Dhalai district.
Justice Lodh expressed concern over the increasing instances of illicit drug seizures and arrests in Tripura, stating that the state has become a gateway and safe corridor for trading contraband.
As part of HC's directive, the parents and family members of the accused are required to initiate a month-long campaign against the use, consumption, and trading of illicit drugs in their villages and areas.