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Punjab anti-drug activist murder: Main accused nabbed from Rajasthan

Ashwani Kumar, the medical store owner, was arrested in Rajasthan after allegedly killing anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota. Jhota was shot dead in daylight while confronting Kumar over suspected drug sales. The incident occurred during a live Facebook session, drawing significant attention and condemnation. Following the shooting, supporters of Jhota vandalized the medical shop and protested his cremation.

14 Oct 2026 7:55 am