Parminder Jhota case: Rs two crore aid and government job assured to family
Following prolonged talks between the government and the action committee in Mansa, a consensus has been reached on several demands, including compensation and a job for Parminder Singh Jhota's family. Following this decision, protesters have cancelled their program to picket the Chief Minister's residence.
On the 23rd day of the agitation against the killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Mansa, an agreement was reached between the government and protesters on key demands. The Punjab Government has promised financial aid of Rs 2 crore to the deceased's heirs and regular employment to one member of the family.
This decision was taken during a nearly five-hour meeting between the struggle committee and Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Cabinet Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, and senior police officials. Following the agreement, the organizations withdrew their call to picket the Chief Minister's residence on November 5.
Front spokesperson Hardeep Singh Sidhu said that the government has also agreed to release detained leaders Lakha Sidhana and others. He said that the autopsy of the body will be conducted only after the leaders come out of jail, followed by the cremation.
According to the spokesperson, an assurance has been given to grant approval within a week for setting up a trauma centre in memory of Jhota at Khiala Kalan. In addition, a high-level probe will be conducted within a set timeframe against the police and health department personnel linked to the incident.
In the same meeting, the demand to provide compensation and a job to the heirs of Daljit Singh Bhamme was also accepted. There was also a consensus on installing a commemorative statue, but the government side cited a legal hurdle due to the land of the incident being privately owned. The committee also reiterated its demand to cancel all FIRs registered since October 13.
Notably, prior to this, the High Court had sought a response from the Punjab Government regarding the demolition of the accused's properties, and facts are also being gathered from the crime scene by the CBI.
Key developments
- Promise of Rs two crore aid and a job to one family member of Jhota
- Last rites to take place after release of detained leaders including Lakha Sidhana
- Approval to be given within a week for opening a trauma centre at Khiala Kalan
- Assurance to provide compensation and a job to Daljit Singh Bhamme's heirs
- Program to picket Chief Minister's residence postponed following consensus on demands
