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Crime
Punjab Activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta Murdered; Rajasthan Medical Store Owner Arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 09:15 AM
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In Mansa district of Punjab, anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta was found murdered. The main accused, a medical store owner from Rajasthan, has been arrested.
On Wednesday, authorities in Mansa district discovered the body of Parvinder Singh Jhotta, a local activist known for campaigning against drug abuse. The victim was found near his residence, with signs of foul play. Police have identified the primary suspect as a medical store owner who hails from Rajasthan. He was apprehended shortly after the investigation began and is currently in custody. Jhotta’s family has lodged a formal complaint, demanding a thorough investigation into the murder. They have expressed anger over the lack of protection for activists in the region. The Punjab Police have announced that they will conduct a detailed inquiry and cooperate with the Rajasthan authorities to ensure a swift legal process.