Parvinder Singh Jhota Shot Dead: A campaign against alleged illegal drug sales in Punjab took a deadly turn in Mansa on Tuesday, October 13, when anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, popularly known as Jhota, was shot dead during a confrontation at a chemist shop. Four of his companions also suffered bullet injuries in the incident, which was captured during a Facebook Live broadcast.
Jhota had visited the medical store with his companions to question the owner over the alleged sale of addictive drugs to a man. He was recording the confrontation on his mobile phone when the argument escalated, and shots were fired, according to media reports. The footage showed Jhota questioning the shop owner, who was allegedly carrying a pistol.
The injured men were taken to Mansa Civil Hospital, where doctors declared Jhota dead on arrival. The incident drew a crowd to the hospital as news of the shooting spread.
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Parvinder Singh Jhota Shot Dead
Parvinder Singh, popularly known as Jhota, was shot dead at a chemist shop in Mansa, Punjab, on Tuesday following a confrontation over the alleged sale of addictive drugs. Jhota, who was known for his anti-drug campaign, was reportedly accompanied by four people who were also injured in the incident.
A Facebook Live video captured the heated argument between Jhota and the people at the shop before gunshots were heard. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors found three bullet wounds, including two in his abdomen and one in his thigh. One of the bullets reportedly pierced his liver.
Parvinder Singh Jhota Shot Dead: What Happened During the Facebook Live Video?
A Facebook Live video lasting around five minutes and 48 seconds captured the argument between Jhota and the chemist shop owner. During the broadcast, Jhota questioned the owner about allegedly selling drugs to an elderly man who was present at the scene.
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