Bail extended for Punja, pre-trial conference on February 19

Bail extended for Punja, pre-trial conference on February 19

By Alipate Narawa
Monday 23/09/2024
Thakor Punja

Bail has been extended for Thakor Punja who was allegedly found with cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana in his home and car in Lami in June.

Magistrate Yogesh Prasad has set the pre-trial conference for 19th February 2025 due to Punja's lawyer Iqbal Khan having to go for eye surgery from September 29th to October 15th.

Thakor Punja is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of 0.84 grams of methamphetamine, 5.447 grams of cocaine and 6.6 grams of marijuana.

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