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Chandigarh, October 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday condemned the murder of social activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa and vowed strict action against everyone responsible for the crime. He said the main accused had been arrested within 24 hours and asserted that anyone found to be part of a wider conspiracy would also face action.

Reiterating the state government's commitment to maintaining peace and law and order, the Chief Minister warned that any attempt to disturb Punjab's hard-earned peace would not be tolerated. He also reaffirmed the government's zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, declaring that no drug peddler would be spared, regardless of their influence or power.

In a statement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the incident in Mansa was deeply unfortunate and that everyone responsible would be brought to justice. He assured that the Punjab Police would conduct a thorough investigation and that the culprits would face exemplary punishment.

The Chief Minister said he had directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure a comprehensive investigation to establish the facts and identify everyone involved. He confirmed that the main accused had been arrested within 24 hours of the incident.

“If the investigation reveals the involvement of any other individual or organization in a conspiracy behind this murder, they will also not be spared,” he said.

Expressing condolences to the bereaved family, Mann described Jhota's death as an irreparable loss for his family and society. He conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the family and assured them that those responsible would face strict action in accordance with the law.

Reaffirming the government's campaign against drugs, the Chief Minister said the administration was determined to stop the sale and supply of all kinds of narcotics, including illegally sold intoxicating medicines and conventional drugs such as chitta.

“No leniency will be shown to anyone involved in this crime against humanity, regardless of how influential or powerful they may be,” Mann said, stressing that the sale of drugs in Punjab would not be tolerated under any circumstances.

He described the state's youth as its greatest asset and said the government was firmly committed to protecting them from the drug menace. Anyone involved in drug trafficking would face strict action, he added.

Appealing to people to maintain peace and communal harmony, Mann said Punjab had achieved its peaceful atmosphere through considerable effort and sacrifice. He urged people to safeguard the spirit of brotherhood and harmony while assuring that firm action would be taken against those responsible for the murder.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister also condemned the incident and reiterated his government's resolve to protect Punjab's youth and maintain law and order.

“Yesterday's unfortunate incident in Mansa district is highly condemnable. Punjab's youth are our greatest asset, and any attempt to undermine law and order in the state will not be tolerated at any cost. The police have been directed to take strict action in this matter. Those who take the law into their own hands will face stringent action in accordance with the law,” he stated.