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Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota's body reaches ancestral home in Manasa, Punjab amid crowds
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 12:46 PM
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The lifeless body of prominent anti‑drug campaigner Parvinder Singh Jhota was brought to his family’s residence in Manasa, Punjab, drawing a large gathering of locals.
Earlier today, the body of Parvinder Singh Jhota, a well‑known activist who campaigned vigorously against drug abuse in Punjab, was taken to his ancestral house in the town of Manasa. Residents, friends and supporters assembled at the residence, forming a dense crowd that expressed grief and solidarity.
Jhota had earned a reputation for speaking out against the growing drug menace, organising rallies and counseling youth in his region. His sudden demise has shocked the community, which had looked to him for guidance and hope in the fight against substance abuse.
Local officials arrived at the scene to oversee the handling of the body and to maintain order among the gathered onlookers. While funeral arrangements are being finalized, the gathering remained subdued, with many paying their respects by offering flowers and silent prayers.
The incident underscores the emotional impact of drug‑related activism in Punjab, where public sentiment remains highly sensitive to the issue. Authorities have not released details about the cause of death, and the investigation, if any, is expected to proceed in accordance with standard procedures.
Jhota had earned a reputation for speaking out against the growing drug menace, organising rallies and counseling youth in his region. His sudden demise has shocked the community, which had looked to him for guidance and hope in the fight against substance abuse.
Local officials arrived at the scene to oversee the handling of the body and to maintain order among the gathered onlookers. While funeral arrangements are being finalized, the gathering remained subdued, with many paying their respects by offering flowers and silent prayers.
The incident underscores the emotional impact of drug‑related activism in Punjab, where public sentiment remains highly sensitive to the issue. Authorities have not released details about the cause of death, and the investigation, if any, is expected to proceed in accordance with standard procedures.