Outrage in Mansa Over Parvinder Singh Jhota Murder; Justice Committee Demands Resignations

Mansa, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : The murder of Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, Punjab, has sparked significant unrest. The Justice Committee has presented a 14-point demand letter to the Punjab government, insisting that discussions on further actions will only proceed once their demands are met.

A key demand from the committee is for the Chief Minister to resign, taking moral responsibility for the incident, along with the resignation of the state’s Director General of Police (DGP). The committee alleges a collusion between drug traffickers, police, and political entities has contributed to this tragic murder.

The committee has also requested that an autopsy of Parvinder Singh Jhota be conducted by a panel of senior doctors from PGI Chandigarh, with the family’s consent. They are calling for a CBI investigation into the murder and the alleged nexus involving drug trafficking.

Further demands include a thorough investigation into the entire drug racket linked to the shopkeeper involved in the murder, as well as the factories and networks associated with it. The committee is advocating for the cancellation of licenses for related factories and their closure.

Additionally, they propose constructing a memorial for Jhota at the site of his murder and establishing a trauma center in his name in Khiala Kalan.

On the administrative side, the committee is urging the immediate dismissal of the local SHOs, DSPs, and drug inspectors. They are also calling for swift justice through fast-track courts for the accused. For the injured, the committee insists that treatment be provided at high-quality health institutions at government expense, along with compensation of ₹2 million for each victim.

In their push against drug abuse, the committee is demanding stricter laws, including the inclusion of pregabalin capsules exceeding 75 milligrams under the NDPS Act, along with other drugs used for narcotic purposes.

Moreover, they are requesting the immediate withdrawal of cases related to the tearing of protest banners across Punjab. The family of Jashandeep, who died in a separate incident in Ludhiana, should also receive ₹2 million in compensation, and any alleged false cases against Jhota’s father and anti-drug activists should be dismissed.

Tensions continue to rise as the community seeks accountability and justice for the tragic loss of Parvinder Singh Jhota.