police officials met him. Then, all the police officials started towards village Gurhe and when they reached 3/4 kms. ahead from bridge canal minor, at that time, one person was seen coming on a cycle carrying one gunny bag on the bicycle from the side of village Ramgarh. On seeing the police party, he tried to turn his bicycle and on suspicion he was apprehended. He disclosed his name as Harchand Singh alias Chand Singh alias Giani. An offer was given apprising the accused of his legal right to get the search conducted in the presence of any Gazetted Officer or Magistrate and the accused desired to get search conducted in front of some Gazetted Officer. DSP Kashmir Singh Gill was requested to come at the spot on mobile phone, who reached at the spot. DSP also gave offer to accused of his legal right to get the search in the presence of some other gazetted officer or Magistrate but the accused reposed confidence in the DSP. Then, on search as per law, poppy husk was recovered from the gunny bag. Two samples of 250 grams each were separated and converted into sealed parcel and remaining poppy husk, on weighment, came to 18½ kgs., which was converted into bulk parcel. The sample parcels and bulk parcels were sealed and the seal after use, was handed over to HC Major Singh. The case property were taken into police possession. Ruqa was sent to the police station, on the basis of which FIR was registered. Accused was arrested. Statements of witnesses were recorded. After necessary investigation, the challan was presented against the accused-appellant.
