Exclusive news and data that keep market professionals aheadWednesday, October 14, 2026
News
Photo
Video
Infographics
Archive
Download Center
Press Releases
Punjab bandh called over anti-drug activist's killing; accused's house, medical store demolished
Published: 14/10/26 18:55
India
Naresh Kumar Mansa, Oct 14 (UNI) A day after anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta (45) was shot dead in Mansa district, the police arrested the accused chemist in Rajasthan, while the district administration demolished his house and medical store amid widespread anger over the killing. The accused, Ashwini Kumar, allegedly shot Jhotta three times on Tuesday. A video of the incident reportedly surfaced on Facebook and circulated widely on social media. Police confirmed that the accused was arrested from Salasar in Rajasthan. The demolition of the accused's property triggered further tension, with an agitated crowd vandalising the medical store and…