Punjab BJP Calls for Expanded CBI Investigation into Drug Cases
Sunil Jakhar urges CBI to widen drug investigation scope during tribute to anti-drug activist in Punjab.
Mansa, October 24 (Daily Kiran) : Sunil Jakhar, former president of the Punjab BJP, paid tribute to the late anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa on Saturday. During the memorial, he urged the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to broaden its inquiry into drug-related cases and to ensure a fair investigation, particularly regarding the role of the drug inspector.
Jakhar alleged that the drug inspector responsible for regulating narcotics in Mansa was stationed at headquarters. He asserted that investigating the inspector’s role could reveal many hidden truths.
The tribute aimed to reinforce the commitment to making Punjab drug-free. Jakhar honored Jhota’s family, acknowledging their pain while emphasizing their courageous fight against substance abuse. He expressed solidarity with them in their struggle.
Jakhar emphasized Jhota’s deep commitment to society, stating that he was present to honor the campaign Jhota initiated against drugs. He noted that people across Punjab are making every effort possible to combat drug issues.
He expressed sorrow over the deaths resulting from substance abuse and raised concerns about the safety of those who speak out against drugs. According to Jakhar, Jhota’s campaign provided a new direction in the fight against narcotics, aiming to protect Punjab from the drug epidemic rather than targeting individuals.
Despite this noble cause, Jakhar lamented that Jhota lost his life in the struggle. He pointed out the dire situation in every village of Punjab, where some are dying from drugs while others are being killed for opposing it, with gangsters targeting people elsewhere.
He highlighted the vulnerability of the youth and criticized the Bhagwant Mann government for its apparent inability to address these serious issues. Jakhar questioned why the Chief Minister chose to discuss being stopped at the airport instead of addressing Jhota’s case in the assembly, implying a lack of concern for the people’s problems and suffering.
He concluded that if government ministers fail to listen to public complaints, it raises serious questions about democratic accountability.
