In a major development from Chandigarh, the Punjab government has officially decided to transfer the high-profile murder investigation of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made the formal announcement regarding the probe while also conveying his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of the activist. It is worth noting that the family members of Parvinder Singh Jhota had been continuously demanding a thorough CBI investigation into the tragic killing.
Chief Minister Announces CBI Probe on Social Media
Sharing the update regarding the decision, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took to the social media platform X to post a detailed statement. In his post, he stated that the administration stands firmly and resolutely with the father and family of Parvinder Singh Jhota, who fought bravely against the menace of drugs. Acknowledging the persistent demand raised by the family, the government is handing over the entire case to the CBI. He further emphasized that the ongoing battle against drug traffickers is definitive, and the administration will not hesitate to take any harsh measures necessary to completely eradicate drugs from Punjab.
Political Backlash and Reactions from Opposition Leaders
Following the announcement, the decision has drawn sharp criticism and retaliatory remarks from political opponents. Former Union Minister Ravneet Bittu launched a scathing attack on the state administration over the move to hand the case over to the federal agency. In a post shared on X, he argued that if the administration truly understood the suffering of Punjab, the situation on the ground would have been entirely different. He claimed that the decision was forced upon the authorities due to immense public pressure and ongoing resistance.
Details of the Broad Daylight Murder in Mansa
Parvinder Singh Jhota, widely recognized for raising his voice against the unauthorized and illegal sale of intoxicants and narcotics at chemist shops, was shot dead in broad daylight on October 13 inside a medical store located in a busy marketplace in Mansa. The fatal shooting occurred after he questioned the store owner regarding the sale of illegal substances to an elderly person. The primary accused, identified as medical store owner Ashwani Kumar, has already been detained from Salasar in Rajasthan.
