Mansa Murder: Anti-Drug Activist Killed During Medical Store Confrontation | Punjab | News18

News18 - Oct 13, 2026

Punjab is facing fresh questions over the fight against drug abuse after anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in Mansa district. The activist, who had campaigned against substance abuse and the alleged illegal sale of intoxicating drugs, was reportedly killed during a confrontation with a medical store owner.According to media reports, Jhota and his companions questioned the shop owner over the alleged sale of intoxicating substances. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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