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Slain anti-drug crusader Parvinder Singh Jhota cremated amid controversy in Punjab

Slain anti-drug crusader Parvinder Singh Jhota cremated amid controversy in Punjab

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Parvinder Singh Jhota, an anti‑drug activist, was shot dead in broad daylight at a medical store in Mansa town. His body was brought to his native place Mansa for last rites and cremated 26 days later, amid controversy, protests and a political row, with his family demanding justice and action against drug trafficking. A large number of people turned up for the rites.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Jhota was shot dead in broad daylight at a medical store in a busy marketplace in Mansa town on October 13

    — The Hindu

  • center · 2 outlets

    Mansa: The mortal remains of slain anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, whose murder 26 days ago triggered protests and a political row, were consigned to flames at his native place in Mansa Sunday. A large number of people had turned up when last rites were held after his body was brought here…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 1 outlet

    Slain anti-drug crusader Parvinder Singh Jhota cremated amid controversy in Punjab

    — India Today

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    Slain anti-drug crusader Parvinder Singh Jhota cremated amid controversy in Punjab

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