Body of Punjab Anti-Drug Activist Jhota Brought to Mansa for Last Rites
The body of Parvinder Singh Jhota, a Punjab anti-drug activist shot dead on October 13 in Mansa, was brought to his native town for last rites on November 8 after an autopsy at PGIMER Chandigarh. Jhota was killed after confronting a medical store owner over selling addictive drugs. His murder sparked protests and political debate ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, where drug issues are a key concern.
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