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Punjab govt pledges ₹2 crore aid and job for Parvinder Jhota’s wife, family agrees to autopsy
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:01 AM
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The Punjab government has announced a ₹2 crore financial package and a government job for the widow of Parvinder Jhota, while his family has given consent for an autopsy.
Punjab authorities have formally approved a compensation package worth ₹2 crore for the family of the late Parvinder Jhota. The decision also includes offering a permanent government post to his wife, aiming to provide long‑term financial security.
The aid will be disbursed in installments, with the first tranche released immediately after the official order. The job placement is expected to be within the state civil services, though specific department details have not been disclosed.
Simultaneously, the family has consented to an autopsy, allowing forensic experts to determine the exact cause of Parvinder Jhota’s death. Officials said the procedure will be conducted under standard protocols at a designated medical facility.
State officials emphasized that the measures reflect a commitment to support bereaved families while ensuring a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
The aid will be disbursed in installments, with the first tranche released immediately after the official order. The job placement is expected to be within the state civil services, though specific department details have not been disclosed.
Simultaneously, the family has consented to an autopsy, allowing forensic experts to determine the exact cause of Parvinder Jhota’s death. Officials said the procedure will be conducted under standard protocols at a designated medical facility.
State officials emphasized that the measures reflect a commitment to support bereaved families while ensuring a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.