Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jota cremated in Mansa after 26 days

Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jota, who campaigned against substance abuse in Mansa, Punjab, was cremated in his ancestral village on Sunday, 26 days after his murder. The incident has spread deep shock and resentment throughout the region. A large number of people gathered when Jota's mortal remains were brought to Mansa from the PGI Hospital in Chandigarh. The attendees showered flowers on his body and raised slogans of 'Parvinder Jota Amar Rahe'. The body was first taken to the protest site and then to his home, from where the funeral procession reached his farm, where the last rites were performed.

In this matter, Parvinder Singh Jota's father, Bhim Singh, has made serious allegations. He stated that the collusion of political leaders and police officials is responsible for his son's murder. Bhim Singh has demanded an impartial investigation into the entire episode and called for the immediate transfer of the local SSP. He alleged that drug peddlers conspired to murder his son with the support of the Punjab government and the local police administration. Bhim Singh further added that the political figures involved in this massacre are still roaming freely. The family will not find peace until a thorough investigation is conducted and the culprits are behind bars. He also alleged that Aam Aadmi Party leaders are trying to protect local police officers.

Family members described Parvinder Jota as a true warrior who fought against drugs. The family believes he sacrificed his life for society. A family member said that usually, people mourn a death, but they feel proud at the arrival of their warrior. They hope that Jota's fight will inspire the youth of Punjab to come forward in the anti-drug campaign. Parvinder Jota's relative, Jaspal, informed that he has been given the status of a martyr by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, which is why flowers were showered on his mortal remains. Even during the Diwali festival, the family appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs and join the campaign to make Punjab drug-free.

Looking at the background of this incident, Parvinder Singh Jota was shot dead inside a medical store in a crowded market in Mansa on October 13. The incident occurred while he was arguing with the medical store owner, Ashwini Kumar, over the alleged sale of restricted drugs to an elderly person. He was also broadcasting the entire incident live on Facebook when he was fired upon. Four other people were also injured in the attack. Within 24 hours of the incident, the police arrested four accused, including Ashwini Kumar.

According to Aaj Tak's report, the family had refused to conduct the post-mortem after the murder, and Jota's body was kept in the mortuary of Mansa Civil Hospital. The family had also demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and State DGP Gaurav Yadav. Now, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has re-registered this murder case and initiated a detailed investigation.

Parvinder Singh Jota was known for his anti-drug activities in the Mansa region of Punjab. He raised his voice against the drug trade at the local level and worked to spread awareness through social media. He was identified as a social activist who was constantly striving to root out the menace of drugs.