The Sharp Eye: How a Constable Foiled a Daring Courtroom Drug Drop

It was, for all intents and purposes, a rather ordinary day at the Vasai Sessions Court – the kind of day where legal jargon hums through corridors and the weight of justice feels palpable. But sometimes, just sometimes, the quiet routine is shattered by something far less conventional, something that catches the sharp eye of those truly paying attention. And that's exactly what happened when a mother, perhaps driven by desperation or a misguided sense of loyalty, tried to bend the rules in the most brazen way imaginable.

Constable Pramod Thorat, a name you might not know but one worth remembering today, was on duty in the court's lock-up area. He wasn’t just going through the motions; he was observing, truly seeing. His focus, it turns out, was fixed on Sameer Abdul Pathan, also known as Sameer Qureshi, a young man of twenty-three, who, honestly, was already facing the gravest of charges – murder. Pathan, in judicial custody, was there for a hearing, one of those moments where the outside world brushes ever so briefly against the confined.

Then came his mother, Nazima Pathan, forty-two years old. You could say it was a seemingly innocuous interaction, a brief exchange between mother and son in a place where such moments are heavily scrutinised. But Thorat, he saw something. A quick, furtive movement, a pouch passed with a speed that spoke volumes. It wasn't a comforting pat, you see; it was an attempt at smuggling.

Without a moment's hesitation, the constable moved. He intercepted the small packet, its contents soon revealing a stark reality: 3.5 grams of Mephedrone, or MD – a potent synthetic drug. And just like that, what could have been a subtle breach of security, a minor victory for the criminal underworld within the very halls of justice, was undone.

Thorat, demonstrating exemplary presence of mind, immediately alerted his superiors – Senior Inspector Raju Mane and Inspector Pradip Gite. Swift action followed, with the Arnala Sagari police registering a case under the stringent sections of the NDPS Act. Both mother and son, Nazima and Sameer Pathan, now face fresh charges; a deeply unfortunate turn, but a necessary one, no doubt.

It’s worth noting, perhaps for context, that Sameer Pathan's current predicament stems from a brutal murder case earlier this year. He was arrested back in February, implicated in the discovery of a woman's body found on Arnala beach. So, in truth, this latest attempt at a drug delivery wasn't just an isolated incident; it was a desperate gamble by someone already entangled in the grim web of serious crime.

This incident, though seemingly small in the grand scheme of things, serves as a powerful reminder. It tells us that even in the most secure environments, vigilance is not just a duty; it's the very bedrock of justice. And for once, a routine day in court became a testament to the unwavering commitment of those who stand guard, ensuring that the sanctity of the law remains unblemished.