Death Penalty, Life Imprisonment Proposed for Drug Offenses in KP
APP
Peshawar: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has introduced an amendment to the KP Control of Narcotics Substances Act in the provincial assembly, proposing severe penalties, including life imprisonment and the death penalty, for drug-related activities within educational institutions.
According to the proposed amendment, individuals involved in selling, purchasing, or smuggling drugs in educational institutions will face stringent legal consequences.
The draft law specifies that possession of more than four kilograms of heroin will result in life imprisonment, while possession of over six kilograms may lead to either life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Similarly, possession of more than five kilograms of cocaine will carry the same penalties.
The amendment also outlines punishments for recreational drug possession. Individuals found with 10 to 20 kilograms of such substances could face up to 14 years in prison, while possession of over 20 kilograms may result in life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 200,000.
Furthermore, the law defines penalties for other narcotics, including opium, hashish, poppy, and hashish oil, reinforcing the government’s commitment to curbing drug use.
This legislative move aims to intensify the crackdown on drug trafficking in KP and ensure a safer environment for students by preventing the spread of narcotics within educational institutions.
