Jhotta Murder Case: CM Mann Says All Legitimate Demands Accepted, Final Rites Decision Left to Family

October 26, 2026

Mansa: The protest by the family and the Action Committee regarding the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, Punjab, continued for the 14th day on Monday. The family and the committee are adamant on demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the DGP. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that the government has accepted all the legitimate demands of the family and the Action Committee. The decision on when to conduct the last rites will now rest with the family or the committee.

On the other hand, on Monday morning, a CBI team raided the warehouses of two medical stores in the Veer Nagar locality of Mansa. This included the warehouse of one of the accused, chemist Ashwini Kumar. A plumber was called to open the locks of the warehouses. The CBI team arrived in Mansa around 12 am on October 20 and has been continuously investigating the case since then.

Action Committee to Meet with Jhota’s Family

The Action Committee has decided to meet with Jhota’s family on Monday to decide the next strategy for the protest. However, no meeting has yet been scheduled with the government-appointed committee.

It is believed that if a meeting is held with the administration, the demand for martyr status for Jhota may be raised, along with other demands of Jhota’s family and supporters.

Announcement to Stop the Sale of Three Types of Drugs

Meanwhile, wholesale and retail chemists in Punjab have announced a ban on the sale of three categories of drugs. These include tramadol, pregabalin, and all psychotropic and narcotic drugs.

‘The fight for justice for Jhota should become a joint struggle against drug addiction’

Manpreet Kaur, wife of Parvinder Singh Jhota, said that this struggle should not be limited to punishing the culprits in her husband’s case. It is essential to transform this into a common fight against the growing drug menace in Punjab, saving other families from ruin.

She said that no other family should have to endure the pain her family endured at the loss of a loved one. No child should lose their father, and no family’s dreams should be sacrificed to drug abuse.

Manpreet Kaur said that it is crucial for people to unite to hold the government accountable for the deaths of youth and the destruction of families due to drug abuse.

Appeal to farmers, laborers, and youth to unite

Manpreet Kaur appealed to farmers, laborers, youth, and various organizations to come together on a common platform in this struggle. She said that the true tribute to Parvinder Singh Jhotha would be to carry forward the fight he started against drug abuse and to save other families from ruin.

Sukhbir Badal meets Jhota’s family

Shiromani Akali Dal President and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal, visited Parvinder Singh Jhota’s home in Mansa late Sunday evening. He met with the family and shared his condolences.

Sukhbir Badal paid tribute to the courage of Jhota’s parents, wife, and two young children, saying that despite their deep grief, the family is fighting for justice.

He assured the family and the Action Committee that the Shiromani Akali Dal and he personally will stand with them in this struggle. Sukhbir Badal said that Parvinder Singh Jhota’s struggle to save Punjab’s youth from drug addiction will always be remembered.