Anti-drug activist Parvinder Jhota was shot dead in Mansa, Punjab. Reports indicate that he was fired upon during an argument regarding the sale of narcotics at a pharmacy.
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- Parvinder Jhota, an activist who campaigned against drug abuse, was shot dead on Tuesday morning.
- An argument reportedly broke out at a shop regarding the sale of narcotics, following which shots were fired at Jhota.
- One of his associates was also injured in the shooting. Reports indicate that the accused fled the scene after the incident.
- Congress leader Raja Warring and Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia questioned the Bhagwant Mann government’s handling of law and order in light of the incident.
Parvinder Jhota, an activist who raised his voice against the drug menace, was shot dead in Mansa, Punjab. The incident has created an atmosphere of tension in the area. One of Jhota’s associates was also critically injured in the shooting. The incident has sparked a political controversy regarding the state’s law and order situation and the ongoing campaign against drugs.
Shooting follows argument at pharmacy
According to reports, Parvinder Jhota had visited a pharmacy. There, he questioned the shop owner about an individual who had allegedly purchased narcotics from the shop earlier that morning. An argument ensued between the two over this matter.
It is alleged that during the argument, a person present in the shop opened fire at Jhota. He died from the gunshot wounds, while his associate was critically injured. After the incident, the shop owner closed the shop and fled the scene.
Police arrived at the scene immediately after receiving information about the shooting.
Meanwhile, Jhota’s supporters also gathered at the location. Parvinder Jhota had been vocal against the alleged open sale of narcotics in Punjab.
Raja Warring targets Bhagwant Mann government
Following the incident, former Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring targeted the Aam Aadmi Party government. He raised questions regarding the state’s law and order situation and the campaign against drugs. Read News
Raja Warring alleged that Parvinder Jhota was raising his voice against the drug trade in Punjab, but the state government failed to provide adequate support for his efforts. He questioned the government’s role regarding this incident and its actions against the drug menace.
Akali Dal Also Demands Answers from the Government
The Shiromani Akali Dal also lashed out at the Punjab government over the killing of Parvinder Jhota. The party questioned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on when the government would take concrete action regarding the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia also targeted the government while reacting to the incident. He claimed that Parvinder Jhota was filming individuals linked to the drug trade when the owner of a medical shop—allegedly involved in selling ‘Chitta’ (synthetic drugs)—opened fire on him.
Majithia alleged that those raising their voices against drugs in Punjab are facing grave danger. He noted that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is also facing questions regarding the ‘Chitta’ issue at public events.
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