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Anti-Drug Activist Parvinder Singh Jhota’s Murder Sparks Highway Blockade in Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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The killing of anti-drug task-force activist Parvinder Singh Jhota has led to road blockades across Punjab, with only emergency vehicles permitted, while his father vows not to bow down.
Parvinder Singh Jhota, an activist associated with the anti-drug task force, was shot dead in Punjab, intensifying public anger over drug-related violence. The incident has quickly become a flashpoint for protests across the state.
In response, demonstrators have blocked major highways, allowing only emergency services to pass. Traffic congestion has been reported on several key routes, disrupting normal commuting and transport.
Jhota's father addressed the media, declaring that his family will not bow to intimidation or sell out, underscoring the resolve of those opposing drug mafias.
Local authorities have imposed a temporary ban on non‑essential movement to contain the unrest, while police continue investigations into the murder.
The episode highlights the heightened tensions surrounding Punjab's ongoing anti‑drug campaign and the risks faced by activists on the front lines.
In response, demonstrators have blocked major highways, allowing only emergency services to pass. Traffic congestion has been reported on several key routes, disrupting normal commuting and transport.
Jhota's father addressed the media, declaring that his family will not bow to intimidation or sell out, underscoring the resolve of those opposing drug mafias.
Local authorities have imposed a temporary ban on non‑essential movement to contain the unrest, while police continue investigations into the murder.
The episode highlights the heightened tensions surrounding Punjab's ongoing anti‑drug campaign and the risks faced by activists on the front lines.