Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday condemned the murder of social activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, asserting that everyone responsible for the crime would face strict action, with the main accused already arrested within 24 hours. Declaring that Punjab’s hard-earned peace and law and order would not be compromised at any cost, he warned that anyone found involved in a conspiracy behind the murder would also be brought to justice.
Reaffirming the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, the Chief Minister said no drug peddler, regardless of their influence or power, would be spared, as protecting Punjab’s youth from the drug menace remained a top priority.
In a statement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “In Mansa, a deeply unfortunate incident has taken place, and everyone responsible for it will be brought to justice. The Punjab Police will leave no stone unturned in investigating the case, and exemplary punishment will be ensured for the culprits.”
The Chief Minister said, “I have directed the Director General of Police to ensure a thorough investigation so that the truth comes out and everyone involved in this crime is identified. The main accused has already been arrested within 24 hours. If the investigation reveals the involvement of any other individual or organisation in a conspiracy behind this murder, they will also not be spared.”
Expressing condolences to the bereaved family, the Chief Minister said, “The death of Parvinder Singh Jhota is an irreparable loss for his family as well as society. My heartfelt condolences are with the family in this hour of grief. The government will ensure that those responsible for this crime face strict action in accordance with the law.”
Reaffirming the state government’s zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Our government has launched a determined campaign against the sale and supply of all kinds of drugs, whether illegally sold intoxicating medicines or conventional narcotics such as chitta. No leniency will be shown to anyone involved in this crime against humanity, regardless of how influential or powerful they may be.”
The Chief Minister further said, “The sale of drugs in Punjab will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Our youth are the state’s greatest asset, and the government is firmly committed to protecting them from the menace of drugs. Anyone involved in drug trafficking will face strict action, and no one will be allowed to undermine this campaign.”
Urging people to maintain peace and communal harmony, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Punjab has earned its peace through immense effort and sacrifice. We must protect this atmosphere of brotherhood and harmony at all costs. The government will take firm action against those responsible for this murder while ensuring that peace and law and order are maintained across the state.”
Taking to X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: “Yesterday’s unfortunate incident in Mansa district is highly condemnable. Punjab’s youth are our greatest asset, and any attempt to undermine law and order in the state will not be tolerated at any cost. The police have been directed to take strict action in this matter. Those who take the law into their own hands will face stringent action in accordance with the law.”
