Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead on Tuesday after confronting a medical store owner over the alleged sale of drugs to an elderly man.The medical store owner, Ashwani Kumar, who allegedly shot Jhota, was arrested from Rajasthan’s Salasar. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has condemned the murder of social activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, asserting that everyone responsible for the crime will face strict action. The main accused has been arrested within 24 hours, he said.
In a post on X, Mann said: “Yesterday’s unfortunate incident in Mansa district is highly condemnable. The Punjab Police will leave no stone unturned in investigating the case, and exemplary punishment will be ensured for the culprits. Punjab’s youth are our greatest asset, and any attempt to undermine law and order in the state will not be tolerated at any cost. The police have been directed to take strict action in this matter. Those who take the law into their own hands will face stringent action in accordance with the law.”
In a statement, Mann said, “In Mansa, a deeply unfortunate incident has taken place, and everyone responsible for it will be brought to justice. The Chief Minister said he has directed the state police chief to ensure a thorough investigation so the truth comes out and everyone involved in the crime can be identified.
Expressing condolences to the bereaved family, the Chief Minister said, “The death of Parvinder Singh Jhota is an irreparable loss for his family as well as society… the government will ensure that those responsible for this crime face strict action.”
“If the investigation reveals the involvement of any other individual or organisation in a conspiracy behind this murder, they will also not be spared,” he said.
