Amit Shah Meets Family of Anti-Drug Activist Vikramjeet Singh in Punjab
Amit Shah visited Vikramjeet Singhs family in Punjab, addressing demands for justice and support in the fight against drug violence.
Gurudaspur, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : Central Home Minister Amit Shah visited Gurudaspur district in Punjab on Tuesday, meeting with the family of Vikramjeet Singh, who was killed for opposing drug trafficking. The meeting lasted approximately 15 minutes, during which the family presented a list of demands, including a fair investigation, government employment, and financial assistance.
This visit is part of Shah’s broader tour of Punjab, where he is engaging with the families of three individuals whose deaths have highlighted the state’s drug crisis. In addition to Vikramjeet’s family, he is scheduled to meet with the families of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa and Gulzar Singh in Sangrur.
Vikramjeet Singh was allegedly shot dead on October 15 in the Mari Pannwa village area of Gurudaspur, in connection with his anti-drug efforts. Shah’s visit comes amid rising public concern over drug-related violence and calls for stricter action against those involved in drug trafficking.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has also requested a detailed report from the Punjab government regarding these recent deaths. During his Punjab visit, Shah is expected to participate in the Dussehra celebrations at the Daresi Ground in Ludhiana, where anti-drug messages will be prominently featured. His meeting with Vikramjeet’s family is part of the central government’s ongoing dialogue with families affected by drug-related violence.
Prior to Shah’s one-day visit, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government reiterated its support for the family of Parvinder Singh Jhota, another anti-drug activist, announcing that their case would be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in response to their demands. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed solidarity with Jhota’s family on social media, stating, “We stand firmly with the father and family of Parvinder Singh Jhota in their fight against drugs. In respect of their request, we are handing the case to the CBI.”
Reacting to the state government’s decision, former Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar remarked that the government had delayed in issuing the CBI order.
