BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday targeted the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government over the death of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota, emphasising that if those fighting the drug mafia are not safe, then who is safe in the state and asserted that the people of Punjab deserve answers and accountability over the incident.
In a post on X, the BJP chief alleged that despite the AAP administration’s promises to provide a drug-free environment, those standing up against drugs today are themselves facing danger to their lives in the state.
Following the incident, the father of the anti-drug activist appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure the security of his grandchildren, alleging that the Punjab government failed to protect his son. “The Punjab government did not provide him with any security. Nobody protected us. Now, even my grandchildren are at risk. “We will continue fighting this war against drugs.
I appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister to make arrangements for my grandchildren’s security,” he said. Vowing to continue the fight against drugs, Jhota’s father said that he would keep raising his voice against the drug menace for as long as he lived. As long as I am alive, I will also continue fighting against drugs in Punjab,” he said.
Preliminary investigations reveal that the incident was carried out by the shop owner, Ashwani. Ashwani possessed a licensed pistol, which he used to shoot Parminder Jhota—a Mansa-based anti-drug activist who had been doing significant work against the drug menace. Preliminary findings suggest the attack was motivated by personal enmity.
We have formed various teams to apprehend the suspect; one of his associates has already been arrested, and his family members have been detained for questioning,” said Singh. “We received information about this earlier today.
