Mansha: Minister Khuddia visits Parminder Jhota's family 20 days after death
Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddia reached Mansa and met Parminder Jhota's family. The minister assured the family that a formal discussion with a government delegation will be arranged soon.
Nearly three weeks after the killing of Parminder Singh Jhota, who ran an anti-drug campaign in Mansa, Punjab government's Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddia reached his home. Following the incident on October 13, this is the first time a government minister has come to meet the aggrieved family. Sardulgarh MLA Gurpreet Singh Banawali was also present with him.
Cabinet Minister Khuddia said that he had come to express sympathy with the family and listen to their arguments. This visit is being seen as an effort to stall the announcement of gheraoing the Chief Minister's residence in Sangrur on November 5.
After the meeting, Parminder's father Bhim Singh stated that the talks concluded in a peaceful atmosphere. According to him, the minister listened to all matters carefully and assured that an official meeting with government representatives will be held very soon.
Earlier, the Insaaf Committee had set a condition that the Assembly Speaker, two cabinet ministers, and the Chief Secretary should personally come to Mansa and resolve the issues with them. Protesters have been continuously demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister and DGP, the release of jailed associates, and the withdrawal of registered cases.
On the other hand, Mansa's Chief Judicial Magistrate court has extended the police police remand of Lakha Sidhana and Mohanjit Singh Sheron by one more day in connection with the October 28 clash. The police had put forward a request to recover mobile phones and weapons, which was opposed by the defense counsel. Nothing has yet been proved in court.
Meanwhile, Amarjit, sister of Daljit Singh from village Bhamme Kalan, has knocked on the doors of the High Court in his death case. She has demanded a CBI probe into the death, an independent post-mortem at PGI Chandigarh, and handing over the body to the family.
Key developments
- Agriculture Minister Khuddia visited the victim's family 20 days after Parminder Jhota's death
- Family expressed hope for an early meeting with the government's official panel
- Protest planned in front of the Chief Minister's residence in Sangrur on November 5
- Court extended police remand of Lakha Sidhana and Mohanjit Sheron by another day
- Petition filed in High Court by family for an independent probe in Daljit Singh case
