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Crime
Anti‑drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta killed in Mansa, Punjab; Rajasthan medical store owner arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 08:45 AM
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An anti‑drug activist was shot dead in Mansa district, Punjab. Police have taken into custody a medical store owner from Rajasthan as the main accused.
Parvinder Singh Jhotta, known for his anti‑drug activism in Punjab, was found dead after being shot in Mansa district. Local authorities said the killing occurred while the activist was engaged in his anti‑drug activities, prompting an immediate police investigation.
Investigators identified the primary suspect as the proprietor of a medical store based in Rajasthan. The suspect was apprehended by police on Wednesday, following information that linked him to the murder.
The Rajasthan‑based store owner is now in police custody and will face charges related to the homicide. Punjab police have not disclosed further details about the motive or any additional persons of interest at this stage.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about drug‑related violence in the region and the risks faced by community activists confronting the trade.
Investigators identified the primary suspect as the proprietor of a medical store based in Rajasthan. The suspect was apprehended by police on Wednesday, following information that linked him to the murder.
The Rajasthan‑based store owner is now in police custody and will face charges related to the homicide. Punjab police have not disclosed further details about the motive or any additional persons of interest at this stage.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about drug‑related violence in the region and the risks faced by community activists confronting the trade.