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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Man pleads guilty after 7 months in jail in drug case, but will walk free
Noida: A man arrested with 1kg of marijuana in Jan this year pleaded guilty in front of the GB Nagar additional sessions cum fast track court. He was sentenced to seven months and 13 days of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1000. Having already spent the period in jail, he is soon going to walk free. Deepak Mahto, a resident of Hoshiyarpur village in Sector 49, was arrested by Sector 51 police near Hitler Park on Jan 27 with 1.14 kg of marijuana. He was booked under section 8/20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and was chargesheeted on June 2. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The prosecution presented only one witness, constable Ambrish Kumar, who testified to the documents related to the FIR and the sample of marijuana seized by the police. While recording his statement in the court, Mahto owned up to the crime and supported the prosecution investigation as correct. He expressed willingness to plead guilty, while his counsel, Chandrapal Singh, requested leniency because the convict was a poor man and this was his first crime. Singh told the court that the amount of marijuana recovered from the convict did not qualify as a commercial quantity, which is 20 kg. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Become Fluent in Any Language Talkpal AI Undo Prosecution counsel Bhag Singh Bhati admitted that the accused had been in jail for the last seven months but sought strict punishment in light of the seriousness of the case involving psychotropic substances. Having heard both sides, the court on Friday decided to opt for a lenient view and awarded a term of sentence already spent by the accused in jail, besides imposing a fine of Rs 1000. "In case of default in paying the fine, the convict must stay for three more days in judicial custody," Judge Saurabh Dwivedi noted. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
India.com
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Deepak Mahto, social media influencer who came to Mumbai to become actor, ended up working as laborer, shopkeeper; Now he earns…
Many people come to Mumbai with the dream of becoming an actor, but not everyone makes it. There are many obstacles along the way, financial struggles, with no house to live in, but that doesn't stop them from dreaming big. The same happened with social media influencer Deepak Mahto, who now has over 1.4 million followers. Deepak always wanted to become an actor, but for a living, he worked as a labourer and shopkeeper. Taking to his long journey in Mumbai, Deepak, on May 1, Labour Day, took to his social media handle to share his inspiring story. Gaining 1.4 million followers wasn't easy for him. Deepak has faced his struggles since he came to Mumbai 15 years ago. He shared a series of photos showing himself in various occupations over the years. In the caption, he poured his heart out, revealing the story of his journey to becoming a social media star. In 2016, Deepak worked as a marble cutter at Jupiter Hospital in Baner, Pune. In 2017, he was a labourer at Ashok Tower in Lalbaug. Then, in 2019, he worked as a labour contractor at CCI-Brabourne Stadium. He then lost his savings of 4-5 years after submitting a bill, just before the lockdown struck. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepak Mahto (@ Deepak's passion for acting is still seen in the content he shares on social media, where he lip-syncs and performs to Bollywood songs. The bio of one of his other Instagram accounts reads, '15 saal pehle main bhi hero banne aaya tha' (Fifteen years ago, I came with the dream of becoming a hero).
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Deepak Mahto story: How a labourer, marble cutter, housekeeper earned millions of followers with roles in shows like Scam 2003
Synopsis Deepak Mahto came to Mumbai 15 years ago with dreams of becoming an actor. To survive, he worked as a labourer, marble cutter, housekeeper, and storekeeper. Today, he's a social media influencer with 1.4 million followers and has acted in shows like Scam 2003. His journey reflects resilience, evolving from daily wage jobs to digital and on-screen recognition.
