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Crime
Punjab Police Cite Personal Enmity in Anti‑Drug Activist’s Murder
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM
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Punjab police have attributed the killing of an anti‑drug activist to personal enmity.
Punjab police have announced that the murder of an anti‑drug activist was driven by personal enmity. The statement was released after a preliminary investigation into the incident. The activist, who had been active in campaigns against drug abuse, was found dead in a residential area of the state.
Police officials said that the motive was not linked to the activist’s work but stemmed from a personal dispute. They are currently following up on leads that point to a confrontation between the victim and a known individual in the community.
The investigation is ongoing, with forensic teams collecting evidence at the crime scene. Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward and have set up a dedicated helpline for information related to the case.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of social activists in the region, prompting calls for stronger protective measures and a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding the murder.
Police officials said that the motive was not linked to the activist’s work but stemmed from a personal dispute. They are currently following up on leads that point to a confrontation between the victim and a known individual in the community.
The investigation is ongoing, with forensic teams collecting evidence at the crime scene. Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward and have set up a dedicated helpline for information related to the case.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of social activists in the region, prompting calls for stronger protective measures and a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding the murder.