Mansa, Oct 13: The anti-drug movement in the region suffered a severe blow on Tuesday after prominent activist Parvinder Singh alias Jhota was killed in a shooting at a chemist shop in Mansa town. Police officials affirmed that Jhota and four companions were at the establishment confronting the owner over the unauthorized distribution of prescription drugs. Observers noted that the entire confrontation, lasting nearly five and a half minutes, was broadcast live on social media before turning fatal.
Hospital administrators at the Mansa Civil Hospital confirmed that Jhota succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds prior to medical intervention. Dr Gurmail Singh maintained that the wounds sustained by the activist proved critical, while confirming that his four companions sustained minor injuries during the episode. As news of the incident spread across the district, concerned citizens and supporters congregated outside the hospital to monitor updates from the authorities.
Law enforcement agencies asserted that appropriate security protocols have been activated in the town to prevent any escalation of tension. Investigators declared that statements from the surviving companions and video footage from the live stream are being examined to reconstruct the incident. Officials maintained that further updates regarding the apprehension of suspects will be released as the inquiry progresses.
