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MHA Seeks Action Report From Punjab Govt On Three Drug-Related Deaths
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News18•16-10-2026, 19:42
MHA Seeks Action Report From Punjab Govt On Three Drug-Related Deaths
- •The Ministry of Home Affairs requested a detailed action-taken report from the Punjab administration regarding three recent drug-related deaths.
- •The MHA's communications to the Chief Secretary and DGP highlight the suicide of Gulzar Singh, who had raised allegations against a Punjab minister.
- •Another case involves the death of Parwinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, with the MHA citing protests and asking for a comprehensive factual report.
- •The MHA also sought a report on the Bikramjit Singh attack case in Gurdaspur, noting its potential law-and-order ramifications.
- •The directive comes shortly after a sharp attack by the Union Home Minister against the Bhagwant Mann government over the state's drug situation.
Key Questions Answered
The Ministry of Home Affairs sought a detailed action-taken report from the Punjab administration following three drug-related death cases in the state, including those of Gulzar Singh, Parwinder Singh Jhota, and Bikramjit Singh.
The MHA requested a comprehensive factual report on the killing of anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhota in Mansa on October 13, 2026, alongside steps taken by the state to implement the Vision Document on Narcotics Control.
Gulzar Singh died on September 8 after allegedly questioning synthetic drug availability and a Punjab minister, facing systematic harassment and village Panchayat pressure that purportedly drove him to suicide.
