Amit Shah Seeks Punjab Response Over Anti-Drug Activist’s Killing, Dirba Death
What Happened
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on October 16 that the Home Ministry will seek Punjab government responses over the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa and the death of Gulzar Singh in Dirba. Shah cited the incidents while alleging that Punjab faces growing drug trafficking, gangsterism and organised crime.
Key Takeaways
Amit Shah called for action against drug networks and an impartial investigation into alleged political patronage of criminals. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann rejected the criticism and said the Centre also bears responsibility for preventing drugs from entering the country.