Parvinder Singh Jhota Shot Dead at Mansa Chemist Shop
· India · The Hindu, India Today
Parvinder Singh Jhota, an anti-drug activist, was shot dead on October 13, 2026, at a chemist shop in Mansa, Punjab. Police stated that Ashwani, the chemist shop owner, allegedly fired his licensed pistol at Jhota over a dispute about the sale of illicit drugs. Jhota was rushed to the local civil hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The incident triggered protests, with demonstrators vandalizing the accused's medical store and closing shops in Mansa town. Jhota's family and supporters blamed the AAP-led Punjab government for failing to curb substance abuse and refused to cremate his body. The killing occurred on the 591st day of Punjab's anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh'.
Why it matters
The murder has intensified scrutiny on Punjab's law and order and the AAP government's anti-drug promises ahead of elections. It has reignited public outrage over the state's persistent drug menace and activist safety.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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