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Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Singh Jhota Gunned Down in Mansa, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 11:06 AM
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Parminder Singh Jhota, known for his anti-drug campaigns in Punjab, was shot dead in Mansa, sparking tension in the area.
Parminder Singh Jhota, a local activist who had been vocal against drug abuse in Punjab, was shot dead in the town of Mansa on Tuesday. According to police reports, the assailants opened fire on Jhota as he was leaving his residence, and he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
The incident has triggered a palpable sense of unease among residents, many of whom have expressed concern over a possible escalation of violence linked to the drug‑related activism. Local authorities have cordoned off the crime scene and launched an investigation, urging witnesses to come forward with any information that could help identify the perpetrators.
Police spokespersons have indicated that they are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and have deployed additional patrols to maintain order. Community leaders have called for calm and have appealed to the public to refrain from retaliatory actions while the investigation proceeds.
The incident has triggered a palpable sense of unease among residents, many of whom have expressed concern over a possible escalation of violence linked to the drug‑related activism. Local authorities have cordoned off the crime scene and launched an investigation, urging witnesses to come forward with any information that could help identify the perpetrators.
Police spokespersons have indicated that they are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and have deployed additional patrols to maintain order. Community leaders have called for calm and have appealed to the public to refrain from retaliatory actions while the investigation proceeds.