MANSA: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, met the family of Parvinder Singh Jhota on Friday, alleging that the Punjab government and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann were responsible for the death of the anti-drug activist who was killed by a medical store owner. She added that drug smugglers have been emboldened under the government’s protection.

CHANDIGARH: Mansa Police have suspended City-2 Station House Officer Beant Kaur with immediate effect amid mounting demands for accountability following the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota.

CHANDIGARH: Neelam Rani wife of Ashwani Kumar main accused in the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Bhola was today booked by Punjab police. The licence of the chemist shop where murder is committed is issued in the name of Neelam Rani, police said.

CHANDIGARH: As part of strengthening the fight against drug abuse under the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government’s 'Yudh Nashean Virudh', Deputy Commissioner of Barnala Harpreet Singh has directed officials to convert two places into recreational facilities: a playground for children and a park for residents in Dhilwan Dakhan village of Barnala district.

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) senior leader, S. Bikram Singh Majithia, on Thursday blamed the Punjab government and police for the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota by a medical store owner, calling it a failure of the system and raising questions over the renewal of the accused man's weapon licence.

CHANDIGARH: Shutdown began in many places in Punjab on Thursday despite drizzle following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, with Opposition parties, farmer organisations, traders and social groups extending support to the protest.

AMRITSAR: Farmers and supporters led by Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee leader Sarwan Singh Pandher staged a protest at the Golden Gate in Amritsar on Thursday during a Punjab bandh called against rising drug abuse and the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota.

PHAGWARA: Rajya Sabha Member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal has termed the killing of Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was actively involved in the fight against drug abuse, deeply unfortunate and distressing. He said the incident had shaken the entire Punjabi community and highlighted the need to ensure the safety of those working against the drug menace.