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Anti-narcotics activist shot dead in Punjab; video emerges of incident
Parvinder Singh Jhota, a vocal anti-drug campaigner in Punjab's Mansa district, was killed in a shooting at a medical store. Video footage of the incident has surfaced showing an altercation preceding the fatal shooting.
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An anti-narcotics activist was shot and killed at a medical store in Mansa, Punjab, in an incident that has been partially captured on video. Parvinder Singh Jhota, known for his vocal opposition to drug abuse in the region, was fatally wounded during the confrontation.
Video evidence from the scene shows Jhota engaged in a heated argument with the medical store operator moments before the shooting occurred. The footage provides a sequence of events leading up to the fatal incident, offering investigators crucial details about what transpired.
The killing marks a concerning development in Punjab's ongoing struggle with narcotics-related violence. Jhota had been actively campaigning against drug abuse in his community, drawing attention to the region's substance addiction crisis.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The emergence of video footage is expected to play a significant role in establishing the sequence of events and identifying those responsible for the anti-drug activist's death.