Chandigarh, Oct 14: A breakthrough in the high-profile homicide of anti-drug campaigner Parvinder Singh Jhota emerged as police tracked down and arrested the main accused in Rajasthan.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the suspect, Ashwani, was apprehended alongside the pistol reportedly used in the deadly confrontation at a Mansa medical store.
The shooting, captured and broadcast live on the victim’s social media page, triggered intense fury and prompted immediate street demonstrations where protesters criticized police performance and demanded immediate justice.
Investigators stated that two people are currently in custody, including an alleged accomplice who facilitated the gunman’s flight from the scene, while finalization of formal police reports awaits family testimony.
The aftermath of the killing led to heightened security measures, with extensive police deployments established across the Mansa district and reserve units called in to manage the situation.
Community leaders, activists, and political representatives traveled to the area to stand with demonstrators voicing their grief and anger.
State authorities affirmed that the investigation remains a top priority as police work to stabilize the region and examine all facets of the illegal drug dispute that precipitated the attack.
