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Crime
Punjab Drug Activist Killed After Daring Medicine Shop Owner to End His Life
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 04:37 PM
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A Punjab-based activist who campaigned against drug misuse was murdered by a local medicine shop owner after the activist challenged the owner to kill him.
A Punjab-based activist who had been campaigning against drug misuse was murdered by a local medicine shop owner after the activist challenged the owner to kill him.
The activist, known for his outspoken stance on drug abuse, reportedly told the shop owner that he would be killed if the owner acted. The owner allegedly complied and shot the activist.
Police have taken over the case and are investigating the murder. The incident has sparked outrage among activists and raised concerns about safety for those opposing drug-related businesses.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and have announced that the suspect will be charged under the Indian Penal Code for murder.
The activist, known for his outspoken stance on drug abuse, reportedly told the shop owner that he would be killed if the owner acted. The owner allegedly complied and shot the activist.
Police have taken over the case and are investigating the murder. The incident has sparked outrage among activists and raised concerns about safety for those opposing drug-related businesses.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and have announced that the suspect will be charged under the Indian Penal Code for murder.