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Crime
Anti-drug activist killed in Punjab's Mansa; medical store owner arrested in Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 01:31 PM
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An anti‑drug activist was murdered in Mansa, Punjab. Police have arrested the alleged mastermind, a medical store owner, in Rajasthan.
The body of a well‑known anti‑drug activist was found in Mansa district of Punjab, sparking outrage among local communities. According to reports, the activist was targeted in a premeditated killing that authorities are treating as a serious crime.
Investigators identified the primary suspect as the owner of a medical store, who is alleged to have orchestrated the murder. Law enforcement officials from Punjab coordinated with their counterparts in Rajasthan, where the suspect was apprehended and taken into custody.
The information was supplied to Amar Ujala by reliable sources on Wednesday, confirming that the accused has been handed over to the investigating agencies for further questioning. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the state police, with a focus on uncovering any wider network involved in the crime.
Investigators identified the primary suspect as the owner of a medical store, who is alleged to have orchestrated the murder. Law enforcement officials from Punjab coordinated with their counterparts in Rajasthan, where the suspect was apprehended and taken into custody.
The information was supplied to Amar Ujala by reliable sources on Wednesday, confirming that the accused has been handed over to the investigating agencies for further questioning. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the state police, with a focus on uncovering any wider network involved in the crime.