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Personal Grudge Behind Parminder Jhota Murder, Main Accused To Be Arrested Soon
- •Preliminary investigation into the murder of anti-drug activist Parminder Jhota in Mansa reveals a personal grudge behind the incident.
- •DIG Harjit Singh assured that police teams are working to nab the main accused within 24 hours.
- •A key accomplice has been arrested, family members have been detained for questioning, and an FIR has been registered.
- •The shooting was allegedly carried out by chemist shop owner Ashwini Kumar Neth using his licensed pistol, with an old feud from 2023 also being investigated.
- •AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu stated that personal disputes cannot justify taking the law into one's hands and promised strict action against the responsible parties.
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Parminder Jhota was shot dead by chemist shop owner Ashwini Kumar Neth following a dispute that erupted when Jhota confronted the shop about drug sales. Preliminary investigations indicate the attack stemmed from a personal grudge, noting an old feud and previous dispute between the two individuals in 2023.
The main accused in the murder is chemist shop owner Ashwini Kumar Neth, who was arrested by Punjab police from Salasar in Rajasthan. Prior to his capture, police had registered an FIR based on statements from Jhota's father, Bhim Singh, and detained family members for questioning.
Punjab Police registered an FIR at City-2 police station in Mansa under BNS sections for murder, attempt to murder, and criminal conspiracy, alongside provisions of the Arms Act. Chief Minister Bhagwat Mann condemned the incident and directed police to take strict action, stressing that law and order violations will not be tolerated.
