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Forensic Teams Gather Evidence in Parvinder Jhota Probe; Two Punjab Officials Suspended
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🗓 22 Oct 2026, 01:19 AM
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Forensic Science Laboratory teams have started collecting evidence in the Parvinder Jhota investigation, and two senior Punjab officials have been suspended pending further inquiry.
The probe into Parvinder Jhota has moved into a forensic phase as teams from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) arrived on the ground to secure physical and digital evidence. Their mandate includes gathering material from crime scenes, analysing forensic samples and preserving any electronic data that may be relevant to the case.
Sources indicate that the FSL units are working in coordination with local police, employing standard chain‑of‑custody procedures to ensure the integrity of the collected items. The evidence collection is expected to feed into a larger investigative report that will be reviewed by senior officials.
In a parallel development, two senior officials of the Punjab administration were suspended by the state government. The suspension, announced by the Home Department, is a precautionary measure while the inquiry into the matter proceeds.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities or specific roles of the suspended officials, citing ongoing investigations. The government has pledged a transparent process and assured the public that any misconduct will be addressed in accordance with law.
Sources indicate that the FSL units are working in coordination with local police, employing standard chain‑of‑custody procedures to ensure the integrity of the collected items. The evidence collection is expected to feed into a larger investigative report that will be reviewed by senior officials.
In a parallel development, two senior officials of the Punjab administration were suspended by the state government. The suspension, announced by the Home Department, is a precautionary measure while the inquiry into the matter proceeds.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities or specific roles of the suspended officials, citing ongoing investigations. The government has pledged a transparent process and assured the public that any misconduct will be addressed in accordance with law.