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Crime
CBI Team Arrives in Mansa for Jhota Murder Probe; Two Police Officers Suspended
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 07:16 PM
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Following the murder of Parvinder Singh alias Jhota, the CBI has deployed a team in Mansa for investigation, while a Drug Inspector and DSP have been suspended.
The murder of Parvinder Singh, commonly known as Jhota, has triggered significant administrative and legal action in Punjab. Following the incident, which has remained a subject of intense public debate, authorities have moved to suspend two senior police officials connected to the case.
A Drug Inspector and a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) have been placed on suspension as part of the initial administrative response. This move comes amidst sustained demands from the victim's family and various stakeholders for a transparent and swift investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
In a decisive step to ensure impartiality, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrived in Mansa with a dedicated team. The central agency is set to take over the investigation, aiming to scrutinize the case without local interference. The deployment of the CBI signals a shift in the handling of the case from state police to a central body, reflecting the gravity of the allegations and the public pressure for justice.
A Drug Inspector and a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) have been placed on suspension as part of the initial administrative response. This move comes amidst sustained demands from the victim's family and various stakeholders for a transparent and swift investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
In a decisive step to ensure impartiality, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrived in Mansa with a dedicated team. The central agency is set to take over the investigation, aiming to scrutinize the case without local interference. The deployment of the CBI signals a shift in the handling of the case from state police to a central body, reflecting the gravity of the allegations and the public pressure for justice.