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Punjab CM Man Thanks Dhaliwal for CBI Probe in Jhota Murder Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 09:16 PM
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed gratitude to opposition leader Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal for referring the Jhota murder case to the CBI.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has publicly acknowledged the role of opposition leader Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal in escalating the Jhota murder case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The state government expressed its appreciation for the move, which aims to ensure an impartial and thorough investigation into the incident.
The decision to hand over the probe to the central agency marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn considerable attention in Amritsar. By involving the CBI, the authorities intend to address public concerns regarding the fairness of the local investigation and to restore confidence in the judicial process.
This development highlights a moment of political cooperation in Punjab, where the Chief Minister’s office recognized the contribution of the opposition in seeking higher-level scrutiny. The CBI is expected to take over the case files and coordinate with local police to expedite the inquiry.
The decision to hand over the probe to the central agency marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn considerable attention in Amritsar. By involving the CBI, the authorities intend to address public concerns regarding the fairness of the local investigation and to restore confidence in the judicial process.
This development highlights a moment of political cooperation in Punjab, where the Chief Minister’s office recognized the contribution of the opposition in seeking higher-level scrutiny. The CBI is expected to take over the case files and coordinate with local police to expedite the inquiry.