HC seeks statistics of NDPS cases accused having jumped parole

Pursuant to direction given by the division bench of the Bombay High Court comprising the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Swatanter Kumar and Mr Justice N A Britto today, the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kishen Kumar attended the court instead of the Director-General of Police.
He informed the court that the DGP was out of station and therefore could not attend the court.
The court observed that jumping of parole by the NDPS accused adversely affects the society at large and hampers the state’s economy.
The court has directed the Chief Secretary, IGP, DGP, collector and secretary finance to convene meeting and submit statistics about the number of accused in NDPS cases who were granted parole during the last five years and how many have so far returned.
The court has also asked to state the steps taken against the persons who stood as sureties for these accused person’s who have jumped parole. This order came to be passed when the court was informed earlier by the government advocate that about 10 prisoners in NDPS matters have jumped parole.
On being asked by the court as to what steps have been taken by the state to arrest these accused persons, the court was informed that sureties were being forfeited in some cases and police teams had been sent to trace the accused.
Earlier the court had asked the superintendents of police, both South and North Goa, to file affidavits stating the steps taken to get back the accused persons who have jumped parole/furlough.
THE NAVHIND TIMES
NT Legal Correspondent; Panaji, March 19