Anti-drug activist Parvinder Jhota shot dead outside medical store in Punjab’s Mansa

Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, popularly known as Jhota, who was shot dead at a chemist shop in Punjab’s Mansa on Tuesday, had gained prominence for confronting suspected drug peddlers and exposing the alleged illegal sale of addictive medicines.Mansa, Punjab: Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh was shot at by a man from a medical store and later succumbed to his injuries at Mansa Civil Hospital pic.twitter.com/3w43pazFyw— IANS (@ians_india) October 13, 2026 Jhota was questioning the shop owner, Ashwani Kumar, over the alleged sale of certain medicines to a customer when the confrontation turned fatal. He was recording the exchange on his mobile phone when he was shot. The incident was captured in a live video streamed on his Facebook page.From kabaddi player to anti-drug campaignerA native of Mansa, Jhota was a freestyle kabaddi player before becoming actively involved in the fight against drug abuse. He formed an ‘Anti-Drug Task Force’ and would personally confront suspected drug dealers before handing them over to the police.He also launched the ‘Nasha Roko, Rozgar Do’ (Stop Drugs, Provide Employment) campaign in villages, encouraging residents to take collective action against drug abuse. His initiative inspired the formation of similar committees in villages across Mansa and Bathinda.While his activism brought him into the spotlight, his methods of confronting alleged drug sellers also led to clashes with the police.Previous confrontation with accused chemistJhota’s killing has brought renewed attention to a 2023 incident involving Kumar, the chemist shop owner accused of shooting him.In July 2023, Jhota and his supporters allegedly paraded Kumar through a market in Mansa with a garland of shoes around his neck, accusing him of selling banned drugs.Following the incident, an FIR was registered against Kumar based on Jhota’s complaint. However, the police subsequently booked Jhota as well for allegedly taking the law into his own hands.The earlier confrontation has now emerged as a significant backdrop to the fatal shooting, highlighting the history of conflict between the activist and the chemist.

The father of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead in Punjab’s Mansa town, has accused the state government and local Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Vijay Singla of backing those responsible for his son’s killing. In his first statement after the incident, he appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to provide security to his grandchildren, alleging that his family remained vulnerable.“Drug addicts killed my son with the backing of the Punjab government and Mansa AAP MLA Vijay Singla,” says Jhotta’s father in his first statement. pic.twitter.com/tuzjj9S4Gx— Parmeet Bidowali (@ParmeetBidowali) October 13, 2026 “Drug addicts killed my son with the backing of the Punjab government and Mansa AAP MLA Vijay Singla,” Jhota’s father alleged in a video that has surfaced online after protests erupted following the activist’s killing.Father Alleges Govt Failed To Protect Jhota He claimed that the Punjab government had failed to provide protection to his son despite his campaign against drugs. Expressing concern for his grandchildren’s safety, he urged the Centre to intervene.Anti-Drug Activist Parvinder Singh Jhota Shot Dead At Chemist Shop In Punjab's Mansa; LIVE Murder Caught On Facebook Live “The Punjab government did not provide him with any security. Nobody protected us. Now, even my grandchildren are at risk. I appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister to make arrangements for my grandchildren’s security,” he said.Vows To Continue Anti-drug Campaign Vowing to continue his son’s fight against drugs, Jhota’s father said he would keep raising his voice against the drug menace for the rest of his life. He also raised slogans against the Punjab government, accusing it of supporting drug smugglers.Calling for a large-scale protest in Mansa, he appealed to people across Punjab to unite against the drug trade. “We will have to hold a massive protest in Mansa. Otherwise, Punjab’s children will remain under stress. I am not afraid of dying; I am also ready to take a bullet,” he said.Jhota Shot Dead, Murder Caught On Camera Jhota was shot dead at a chemist shop in Mansa on Tuesday morning, while four of his companions sustained bullet injuries. The incident was reportedly captured during a 5-minute-and-48-second Facebook livestream on his page, which showed an argument between the group and the shop owner before gunfire erupted.Mansa, Punjab - Anti-drugs activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was reportedly shot dead by a chemist shop owner in Mansa on Tuesday morning. A video clip purportedly showing the shooting has surfaced, Jhota allegedly had an altercation with the shop owner over the suspected illegal… pic.twitter.com/lLNmaGrHId— NextMinute News (@nextminutenews7) October 13, 2026 According to reports, Jhota and his companions had confronted the shop owner over drugs when the argument escalated. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear.Mansa, Punjab: Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh was shot at by a man from a medical store and later succumbed to his injuries at Mansa Civil Hospital pic.twitter.com/3w43pazFyw— IANS (@ians_india) October 13, 2026 All five injured persons were taken to the Civil Hospital in Mansa, where Jhota was declared brought dead. Senior Medical Officer Dr Gurmail Singh confirmed that Jhota had sustained three bullet injuries, two in the abdomen and one in the thigh. One of the bullets pierced his liver, leading to his death, Singh told The Tribune. The other four injured persons sustained minor bullet injuries.

The activist, Parvinder Singh alias Jhota, was questioning the medical store owner over the sale of certain drugs to a man, and also recording the argument on his mobile phone, when he was shot at.

The activist, Parvinder Singh Jhota, was known for exposing the illegal sale of addictive drugs at chemist shops in Punjab.

The activist, Parvinder Singh Jhota, was known for exposing the illegal sale of addictive drugs at chemist shops in Punjab.

Punjab antidrug activist Parvinder Jhota shot dead by medical store owner on camera

Parwinder Singh Jhota was involved in a sting operation targeting a medical store in Mansa. He confronted the store owner about selling prohibited substances and had a heated exchange before being shot. Despite his attempts to escape, Jhota fell and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The police have identified the shooter, Ashwani Kumar, who fled after the incident.

Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead at a chemist shop in Punjab’s Mansa town on Tuesday morning, while four of his companions sustained bullet injuries. The incident was streamed live on Jhota’s Facebook page, with a 5-minute-48-second video reportedly capturing the firing during an argument between the group and the drug store owner.Mansa, Punjab - Anti-drugs activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was reportedly shot dead by a chemist shop owner in Mansa on Tuesday morning. A video clip purportedly showing the shooting has surfaced, Jhota allegedly had an altercation with the shop owner over the suspected illegal… pic.twitter.com/lLNmaGrHId— NextMinute News (@nextminutenews7) October 13, 2026 Argument At Chemist Shop Turns Violent According to reports, Jhota and his companions were seen arguing with the chemist shop owner over drugs when the confrontation escalated and shots were fired. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear. All five injured persons were taken to the Civil Hospital in Mansa, where Jhota was declared brought dead. Hospital Confirms Fatal Bullet Injuries Mansa Civil Hospital Senior Medical Officer Dr Gurmail Singh confirmed that Jhota had sustained three bullet injuries, two in the abdomen and one in the thigh. “One of the bullets had pierced Parvinder’s liver, leading to his death,” Singh said, as quoted by The Tribune. The other four injured persons sustained minor bullet injuries, the hospital official added.Punjab Crime: Former SAD Sarpanch Navtej Singh Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Men In Ludhiana; Land Dispute Suspected Following the incident, a large number of people gathered at the Civil Hospital as news of Jhota’s death spread. The shooting has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the killing of the activist, who was known for his anti-drug activities. The Facebook livestream reportedly captured the argument and gunfire, making it a key part of the footage circulating after the incident.SAD Leader Questions Law & Order Situation In Punjab Reacting to the incident, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia alleged that Jhota was killed while exposing drug dealers on camera. In a post on X, Majithia claimed that the chemist shop owner was involved in selling 'chitta', a term commonly used for heroin.Majithia also questioned the law-and-order situation in Punjab, alleging that voices opposing the drug trade were being silenced. Referring to other individuals he described as fighting against drugs, he said concerns over the menace were growing across the state. Live Murder of Anti Drug Activist Parvinder Jhotta, he was showing drug dealers live on his camera when he was shot dead by Medical shop owner who deals in selling Chitta Parvinder Jhotta, who was fighting against the drug menace in Mansa, was shot at and subsequently… pic.twitter.com/e5VSiNbrHO— Bikram Singh Majithia (@bsmajithia) October 13, 2026 The Akali Dal leader further claimed that five police personnel had been shot dead in Punjab so far this year and questioned the state’s direction under the current government.However, the allegations regarding the shop owner’s purported involvement in drug sales and the circumstances of the shooting have not been independently established in the information available. Further details about the incident and any police action were not immediately available.

Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead at a chemist shop in Punjab’s Mansa town on Wednesday morning, while four of his companions sustained bullet injuries. The incident was streamed live on Jhota’s Facebook page, with a 5-minute-48-second video reportedly capturing the firing during an argument between the group and the drug store owner.Mansa, Punjab - Anti-drugs activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was reportedly shot dead by a chemist shop owner in Mansa on Tuesday morning. A video clip purportedly showing the shooting has surfaced, Jhota allegedly had an altercation with the shop owner over the suspected illegal… pic.twitter.com/lLNmaGrHId— NextMinute News (@nextminutenews7) October 13, 2026 Argument At Chemist Shop Turns Violent According to reports, Jhota and his companions were seen arguing with the chemist shop owner over drugs when the confrontation escalated and shots were fired. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear. All five injured persons were taken to the Civil Hospital in Mansa, where Jhota was declared brought dead. Hospital Confirms Fatal Bullet Injuries Mansa Civil Hospital Senior Medical Officer Dr Gurmail Singh confirmed that Jhota had sustained three bullet injuries, two in the abdomen and one in the thigh. “One of the bullets had pierced Parvinder’s liver, leading to his death,” Singh said, as quoted by The Tribune. The other four injured persons sustained minor bullet injuries, the hospital official added.Punjab Crime: Former SAD Sarpanch Navtej Singh Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Men In Ludhiana; Land Dispute Suspected Following the incident, a large number of people gathered at the Civil Hospital as news of Jhota’s death spread. The shooting has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the killing of the activist, who was known for his anti-drug activities. The Facebook livestream reportedly captured the argument and gunfire, making it a key part of the footage circulating after the incident.SAD Leader Questions Law & Order Situation In Punjab Reacting to the incident, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia alleged that Jhota was killed while exposing drug dealers on camera. In a post on X, Majithia claimed that the chemist shop owner was involved in selling 'chitta', a term commonly used for heroin.Majithia also questioned the law-and-order situation in Punjab, alleging that voices opposing the drug trade were being silenced. Referring to other individuals he described as fighting against drugs, he said concerns over the menace were growing across the state. Live Murder of Anti Drug Activist Parvinder Jhotta, he was showing drug dealers live on his camera when he was shot dead by Medical shop owner who deals in selling Chitta Parvinder Jhotta, who was fighting against the drug menace in Mansa, was shot at and subsequently… pic.twitter.com/e5VSiNbrHO— Bikram Singh Majithia (@bsmajithia) October 13, 2026 The Akali Dal leader further claimed that five police personnel had been shot dead in Punjab so far this year and questioned the state’s direction under the current government.However, the allegations regarding the shop owner’s purported involvement in drug sales and the circumstances of the shooting have not been independently established in the information available. Further details about the incident and any police action were not immediately available.