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Crime
Murder of Anti-Alcohol Advocate Parvinder Singh Jhotta Stuns Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 04:32 PM
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Parvinder Singh Jhotta, a farmer who spoke out against alcohol, was found murdered in Amritsar, prompting criticism from farmer leader Sarvan Singh Pandher over the deteriorating security climate in Punjab.
Parvinder Singh Jhotta, a local farmer known for his outspoken stance against alcohol consumption, was discovered dead in Amritsar early this week. The victim’s body was found near a residential area, and police have confirmed it as a homicide.
Jhotta had been actively campaigning against the sale and consumption of alcohol in the region, warning of its social and economic harms. His activism made him a prominent figure among local farmers and community groups.
Farmer leader Sarvan Singh Pandher condemned the killing, stating that the incident highlights a growing sense of insecurity in Punjab. He called on authorities to take swift action to restore public safety.
Amritsar police have launched an investigation into the murder, with detectives questioning witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage. Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that could aid the probe.
Jhotta had been actively campaigning against the sale and consumption of alcohol in the region, warning of its social and economic harms. His activism made him a prominent figure among local farmers and community groups.
Farmer leader Sarvan Singh Pandher condemned the killing, stating that the incident highlights a growing sense of insecurity in Punjab. He called on authorities to take swift action to restore public safety.
Amritsar police have launched an investigation into the murder, with detectives questioning witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage. Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that could aid the probe.