Crime & Law · India
Anti-drug activist shot dead by medical store owner in Punjab
Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh alias Jhota was shot dead by a medical store owner in Mansa, Punjab. The incident occurred when Jhota was questioning the owner about the sale of certain drugs and recording the argument on his mobile phone. The shooting was captured on camera, with some reports indicating it happened during a Facebook Live session. Jhota had been campaigning against drug abuse in the area and would often confront alleged drug peddlers, sometimes recording these altercations. The killing has led to a political reaction, with the opposition alleging a failure of the state government.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (3): National Herald, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (7): DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The Statesman
- Right (6): Dainik Jagran, India Today, OpIndia, Republic World, The Pioneer, Times Now