Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota cremated in Mansa after 26 days

Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was cremated on Sunday after a long gap of 26 days in Mansa. His cremation took place in his fields situated on Chakerian Road in Mansa.

During the cremation, Parvinder Jhota's elder son and father Bheem Singh lit the pyre. A large number of family members, relatives, supporters and local residents were present on the occasion. The gathered people raised slogans against drug smugglers.

Earlier, the body was handed over to the family on Sunday at around 5 am after completing the post-mortem process at PGI Chandigarh. While bringing the body from Mansa from Chandigarh, people showered flowers on the way to have a last glimpse of the mortal remains.

After the cremation, Parvinder Jhota's father Bheem Singh alleged that his son's death was the result of a well-thought-out conspiracy. He said that the fight for justice has not ended with the cremation and the struggle will continue until the main accused are punished.

Demanding the immediate transfer of Mansa SSP Vaibhav Chaudhary, Bheem Singh said that an impartial and high-level inquiry should be conducted into the matter. He also demanded the central government to intervene in this matter.

Notably, Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in Mansa on October 13. The family had agreed to the post-mortem and cremation only after a consensus was reached between the government and the justice committee.

Key developments

• Parvinder Singh Jhota cremated in Mansa after 26 days
• Elder son and father lit the pyre in the fields on Chakerian Road
• Body handed over to family on Sunday morning after post-mortem at PGI Chandigarh
• Father Bheem Singh reiterated demand for SSP's transfer and impartial probe