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Crime
CBI Team Arrives in Mansa to Probe Murder of Anti-Drug Activist Parvinder Singh Jhota
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has dispatched a team to Mansa, Punjab, to investigate the killing of anti‑drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, with local police handing over the case file.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sent a specialised team to the town of Mansa in Punjab to take over the investigation into the murder of anti‑drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota. Local police officials have formally handed over all relevant case files and evidence to the CBI officers, signalling a shift from state‑level to central scrutiny.
Jhota, known for his outspoken stance against narcotics trafficking in the region, was shot dead in a targeted attack that sparked public outrage and demands for a swift probe. The CBI's involvement is expected to bring additional resources and forensic expertise to identify the perpetrators and uncover any wider criminal network.
Authorities have not disclosed the size of the CBI team or the timeline for the investigation, but they have assured the public that the case will be pursued rigorously. The move comes amid heightened concerns over drug-related violence in Punjab, prompting calls for stronger law‑enforcement action.
The investigation will now proceed under the central agency's jurisdiction, with regular updates anticipated as new leads are examined and suspects are apprehended.
Jhota, known for his outspoken stance against narcotics trafficking in the region, was shot dead in a targeted attack that sparked public outrage and demands for a swift probe. The CBI's involvement is expected to bring additional resources and forensic expertise to identify the perpetrators and uncover any wider criminal network.
Authorities have not disclosed the size of the CBI team or the timeline for the investigation, but they have assured the public that the case will be pursued rigorously. The move comes amid heightened concerns over drug-related violence in Punjab, prompting calls for stronger law‑enforcement action.
The investigation will now proceed under the central agency's jurisdiction, with regular updates anticipated as new leads are examined and suspects are apprehended.