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Actor Dosanjh demands justice for slain anti-drug crusader Jhota
Bollywood actor Diljit Dosanjh has called for swift justice following the murder of anti-narcotics activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead in a pharmacy in Punjab's Mansa district. The activist had been vocal about combating the illegal sale of prescription drugs at chemist outlets.
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Dosanjh joined public demands for accountability after Jhota, a prominent campaigner against substance abuse, was gunned down inside a medical store in Mansa's busy marketplace on October 13. The broad-daylight shooting has intensified concerns about the targeting of social activists in Punjab and the illegal pharmaceutical trade.
Jhota had built a reputation for his sustained advocacy against the unauthorized dispensing of addictive medications at retail chemist shops, a practice identified as a significant public health concern across northern India. His work brought him into contact with elements operating in the grey market for controlled substances.
The high-profile murder has drawn attention from entertainment and social spheres, with prominent figures amplifying calls for a thorough investigation. Dosanjh's statement underscores the broader demand for protection of activists working on public health and safety issues in the region.
Police investigations into the incident continue as authorities work to identify and apprehend those responsible for the killing. The case has reignited debate over the safety of social workers challenging entrenched illegal networks in Punjab.