CHANDIGARH — Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann condemned the tragic killing of social activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, assuring that everyone responsible for the crime will face the strictest legal consequences.
Addressing the security situation on Wednesday, the Chief Minister noted that the main accused was apprehended within 24 hours of the incident. He stated that law enforcement agencies have been instructed to conduct a comprehensive probe to uncover any broader conspiracy behind the attack, emphasizing that no individual or group involved will be spared.
“This is a very unfortunate incident in Mansa, in which social worker Parminder Singh Jhota was shot dead,” stated CM Bhagwant Singh Mann. “I want to clarify that Punjab Police will leave no stone unturned in this matter. The culprits will be given the strictest punishment. If anyone is behind this conspiracy, they will also not be spared.”
Reaffirming the administration’s ongoing counter-narcotics campaign, the Chief Minister declared that illicit drug peddling will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He maintained that protecting the state’s youth from narcotics remains a paramount priority, and warned that powerful interests or influential figures involved in the drug trade will face unyielding legal action.
Concluding his remarks, Chief Minister Mann urged citizens to preserve communal harmony and peace, noting that the state’s secure environment has been built through collective sacrifices and must be safeguarded.
