Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Man Acquitted 38 Years Later in 1986 Hashish Case
A 61-year-old man was accused of having a lot of hashish in his home many years ago, back in 1986.
The police found 137 kilograms of it, which was a large amount.
The man ran away for a long time, and the case was hard to move forward.
When he finally returned to court after 38 years, the judge realized that many of the important people who were supposed to testify, like the officers who found the drugs, were not available.
Some had even passed away or couldn't be found.
Because there wasn't enough evidence to prove the case after so many years, the man was found not guilty and was set free.
A 61-year-old man has been acquitted after 38 years in a 1986 drug case.
He was accused of storing 137 kg of hashish (charas) in his Worli residence.
The man and another accused had been absconding for a significant period.
The court acquitted him due to a lack of evidence, as key witnesses were unavailable.
The contraband was seized by customs officers based on a tip-off in May 1986.
- Who
- Abdul Rauf Saibole, a 61-year-old man
- What
- Acquitted of charges related to storing 137kg of hashish in 1986.
- When
- The case was filed on May 7, 1986, and the man was acquitted 38 years later.
- Where
- Worli residence, Mumbai, India
- Why
- Lack of evidence as key witnesses and officers were unavailable to testify.
- Defendant Age
- 61
- Drug Seized
- 137 kg Hashish (Charas)
- Case Filed
- May 7, 1986
- Acquittal Date
- Friday
- Value of Contraband (1986)
- Rs 5.48 lakh
