Mansa (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR into the alleged murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, Punjab, formally initiating its investigation into the case.
Officials confirmed on Wednesday that the central agency had taken over the probe, with a team of CBI officers already reaching Punjab to investigate the killing and examine all possible angles.
The registration of the FIR marks a key step in the investigation, which will seek to establish the circumstances surrounding Jhota’s death and gather evidence relevant to the case. The agency has not yet disclosed further details about the allegations recorded in the FIR or identified any suspects in its latest statement.
As part of the investigation, Jhota’s post-mortem examination will be conducted at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh by a team of medical experts, officials said.
The medical examination is expected to contribute to the evidence being assessed by investigators. Further details about the case are awaited as the CBI proceeds with its inquiry.
Jhota was known for his activism against drugs in Punjab. The agency’s investigation is now underway following the formal registration of the case.
