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Rats Destroy Key Evidence, Court Acquits Drug Accused

12/31/2025

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A Ranchi court acquitted Indrajit Rai (accused in a narcotics case) after police claimed 200 kg of marijuana, valued at INR1 crore, was destroyed by rats in custody.
The case began in January 2022 when police intercepted a vehicle transporting the drugs.
Witnesses offered contradictory statements, undermining the prosecution's case.
The court cited gross negligence in handling evidence and a breakdown in the chain of custody, leading to Rai's acquittal.

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A Ranchi court acquitted Indrajit Rai (accused in a narcotics case) after police claimed 200 kg of marijuana, valued at INR1 crore, was destroyed by rats in custody.
The case began in January 2022 when police intercepted a vehicle transporting the drugs.
Witnesses offered contradictory statements, undermining the prosecution's case.
The court cited gross negligence in handling evidence and a breakdown in the chain of custody, leading to Rai's acquittal.