Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota Murder Case: Police have achieved a major breakthrough in the Parvinder Jhota murder caseThe main accused has been arrested in Salasar, Rajasthan.
Published: October 14, 2026, 10:31 AM IST
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Anti-drug activist Parvinder Jhotha’s killer arrested, was hiding in Rajasthan
Parvinder Singh Jhota Murder Case: Police have achieved a major breakthrough in the murder of Punjab anti-drug activist Parvinder JhotaHis killer has finally been apprehendedYes, police have arrested Parvinder Jhota’s killer in Salasar, RajasthanThe weapon used has also been recovered from the accusedMansa SSP Vaibhav Chaudhary provided this information to News18 India over the phoneOn Tuesday, in Mansa, Punjab.
Parvinder Jhota was shot dead by a medical store owner
Mansa SSP Vaibhav Chaudhary stated that the weapon used by the accused has also been recoveredThe accused was hiding in Salasar, RajasthanPolice used human and technical intelligence to apprehend himAccording to the SSP, discussions are ongoing between the police and the familyParminder Singh’s body is currently in the mortuary.
What did the SSP say?
In fact, in this case, the police have also arrested one of the accused’s accomplices who helped him escapeAccording to the SSP, this accomplice was apprehended by the police on Tuesday itselfThe police may now try to determine the routes the main accused took to escape after the crime and who helped him hideThe role of other individuals in the case may also be investigated.
SSP Vaibhav Chaudhary stated that discussions are ongoing between the police and the familyParminder Singh’s body is currently in the mortuaryTherefore, ongoing discussions between the family and the police are crucial for further action in this caseThe arrest of the main accused in the Parvinder Jhotha murder case and the recovery of the weapon are being considered major police successesHowever, detailed information regarding the circumstances of the incident, the role of the accused, and other aspects of the case will only be revealed after a police investigation.
Murder took place on Tuesday
In fact, Parvinder Jhotha was questioning the shopkeeper about the alleged sale of drugs at a medical store in Mansa, Punjab, on Tuesday morningHe was also doing a Facebook LiveDuring this, an argument between the two escalatedIt is alleged that the shopkeeper pulled out a pistol and fired several shots at himJhotha was taken to the hospital, where he was declared deadIt was also reported that Jhotha had been the reason the medical store owner was garlanded with shoes three years agoHe took revenge for that.
