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Anti-drug activist shot dead in Punjab’s Mansa district
Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh was shot dead in Mansa district, Punjab, on Tuesday, police said.
Singh was known as Jhota and had exposed illegal sales of addictive drugs at chemist shops.
He was questioning a medical store owner about drugs sold to a man and recording their argument on his phone.
The video captured Singh saying the owner had taken out a pistol, before the owner allegedly opened fire.
Singh died from his injuries after being taken to hospital.
The shooting followed a dispute over drug sales, but no further action or next steps were stated.
Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, also known as Jhota, died after being shot in Punjab’s Mansa district, police said.
Police said a medical store owner allegedly opened fire during an argument with Singh.
Singh had been questioning the owner about selling certain drugs to a man and recording the argument on his phone.
He was taken to hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Singh was known for exposing the illegal sale of addictive drugs at chemist shops in Mansa.
- Who
- Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, also known as Jhota, and a medical store owner.
- What
- Singh was shot during an argument and later died in hospital.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Mansa district, Punjab, India.
- Why
- Singh was questioning the medical store owner about selling certain drugs to a man. The motive for the shooting is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Singh questioned a medical store owner about selling certain drugs to a man and recorded their argument.
The owner allegedly shot Singh.
Singh was taken to hospital, where he died from his injuries.
- Activist
- Parvinder Singh, also known as Jhota
- Location
- Mansa district, Punjab
- Date
- October 13, 2026
- Alleged shooter
- A medical store owner
- Prior work
- Exposed illegal sales of addictive drugs at chemist shops in Mansa
Sources
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