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Punjab CM Mann approves CBI takeover of Parvinder Singh Jhota murder probe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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The Punjab government has accepted the family's demand and ordered that the murder case of Parvinder Singh Jhota be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation, a decision announced ahead of the Home Minister's visit.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the murder case of Parvinder Singh Jhota will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The move comes after the victim's family formally requested a central probe, citing concerns over the progress of the state investigation.
The decision was conveyed during a press briefing held shortly before the scheduled visit of the Union Home Minister to the state. Officials said the transfer aims to ensure an impartial and thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Jhota's death.
State authorities have directed the relevant police files and evidence to the CBI, which will now assume responsibility for the investigation. The handover is expected to expedite the investigative process and address the family's demand for a higher-level review.
While no further details about the case have been disclosed, the government emphasized its commitment to delivering justice and maintaining public confidence in law‑enforcement agencies.
The decision was conveyed during a press briefing held shortly before the scheduled visit of the Union Home Minister to the state. Officials said the transfer aims to ensure an impartial and thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Jhota's death.
State authorities have directed the relevant police files and evidence to the CBI, which will now assume responsibility for the investigation. The handover is expected to expedite the investigative process and address the family's demand for a higher-level review.
While no further details about the case have been disclosed, the government emphasized its commitment to delivering justice and maintaining public confidence in law‑enforcement agencies.