Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Teen Framed in Fake Drug Case
An 18-year-old student named Sohanlal was wrongfully arrested by the police in Malhargarh, Mandsaur.
The police claimed he had 2.7 kg of opium, but CCTV footage showed he was innocent.
The High Court heard the case and noted that the police did not follow proper procedures.
Six police officers were suspended, and the court reserved its verdict.
Sohanlal's family says he was preparing for exams and was visiting relatives when he was arrested.
The court was unhappy that the trial might take too long and asked why the investigating officer gave wrong information.
The incident is a huge embarrassment for Malhargarh police station, which was recently ranked among India’s best police stations.
An 18-year-old student, Sohanlal, was wrongfully arrested in an opium trafficking case in Malhargarh, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh.
CCTV footage disproved the police's claims, showing Sohanlal was forcibly taken from a bus.
The High Court noted serious lapses in the police investigation and suspended six officials.
The court reserved its verdict after hearing arguments from both sides.
Sohanlal's family stated he was preparing for exams and was visiting relatives when the incident occurred.
- Who
- Sohanlal (18), an innocent student
- What
- Wrongful arrest in an opium trafficking case
- When
- August 29, 2025
- Where
- Malhargarh, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Police alleged possession of 2.7 kg opium, but CCTV footage disproved their claims
- Location
- Malhargarh, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- August 29, 2025
- Accused
- Sohanlal (18)
- Alleged Drug Quantity
- 2.7 kg opium
- Act
- NDPS Act
- Police Station Involved
- Malhargarh
- Suspended Police Officials
- 6
