Chandigarh, October 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has stepped in following the killing of Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, calling a high-level meeting to review the law-and-order situation and the progress of the investigation into the case.
The Chief Minister has directed Punjab Police to speed up the investigation and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice at the earliest. Senior police and administrative officials are expected to take part in the wider review of serious crime cases and law-and-order arrangements across the state.
Jhota was known for his anti-drug activities in Mansa and surrounding areas. According to preliminary information, he was killed following an altercation at a medical store. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident and the role of those allegedly involved.
The case drew widespread attention after information and video footage connected with the incident surfaced online. Police launched an investigation soon after the shooting and began efforts to trace the accused.
Following the incident, questions were also raised over law and order and the safety of people involved in anti-drug campaigns. The Punjab government has maintained that strict action will be taken against anyone found responsible.
The high-level meeting called by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is expected to review crime-control measures, police response in serious cases and coordination between district administrations and police officials.
The investigation remains underway. Further details regarding arrests, charges and the exact sequence of events will be updated after official confirmation.
For permission to reuse our original reporting or images, contact The Jalandhar Times.
