Punjab anti-drug activist murdered; main suspect arrested, property demolished
- Parwinder Singh Jhota, an anti-drug activist, was shot dead in a chemist shop in Mansa, Punjab.
- The main suspect, Ashwani Kumar, was arrested in Rajasthan following the incident.
- Authorities demolished Ashwani Kumar's residence and shop in response to public outrage.
- Protests erupted in Mansa, leading to a declared bandh in Punjab demanding justice.
- Jhota was involved in a sting operation targeting a medical store before being shot.
Articles (4)
The Hindu·
Main accused in Punjab anti-drug activist murder arrested, shop set on fire
The Hindu·
Killing of Parvinder Singh Jhota: Punjab’s drug menace and the questions it raises
The Times of India·
Anti-drug activist murder: Bulldozers raze accused’s house, shop set ablaze in Punjab
The Times of India·
Caught on cam: Punjab anti-drug activist shot dead after confronting chemist over 'drug sales'