CBI Team Arrives in Punjab to Investigate Murder of Anti-Drug Activist Jhotta
A CBI team has arrived in Mansa, Punjab, to investigate the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta, following family demands for justice.
Mansa, October 21 (Daily Kiran) : A team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrived in Mansa, Punjab, on Wednesday to probe the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta. The team reached late Tuesday night and began collecting documents related to the case from local police, marking the start of their investigation.
On Wednesday, Jhotta’s family is expected to meet with the CBI team, which is led by a senior Deputy Inspector General. Forensic experts, drug control officials, and other specialists are also on their way to Mansa to assist in the investigation.
This development follows persistent demands from Jhotta’s family for a fair inquiry into his death, prompting the Punjab government to assign the case to the CBI. Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with the victim’s family in Mansa on Tuesday, assuring them of a thorough investigation.
Jhotta was shot dead inside a medical store in Mansa on October 13. He was known for his outspoken stance against the illegal sale of narcotics. Ashwani Kumar, the prime suspect, has been arrested in Rajasthan.
The CBI has taken control of the local police records related to the case. They are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the murder and evaluate the evidence collected so far.
A meeting with Jhotta’s family was scheduled for Wednesday, as they and their supporters continue to call for justice. The transfer of the case to the CBI has raised hopes that all aspects of the murder will be thoroughly investigated.
During his visit on Tuesday, Home Minister Shah also met the families of three other victims whose murders were linked to their activism against drug-related activities in Punjab’s Gurdaspur, Sangrur, and Mansa regions. He expressed condolences and promised CBI investigations into all three cases.
Shah arrived in Mansa at 3:30 PM to meet with Jhotta’s family, including his father Bhim Singh, mother Amarjeet Kaur, and wife Manpreet Kaur, offering them his sympathies and a commitment to justice. Other notable attendees included Punjab BJP president Keval Singh Dhillon, former state BJP president Sunil Jakhar, and Rajya Sabha member Vikramjeet Singh Sahni.
