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All four Jhota murder accused sent to 14-day custody as CBI ends questioning
A special CBI court in Mohali on Wednesday sent all four accused in the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota to 14-day judicial custody after the agency completed custodial interrogation. Jhota was shot dead in Mansa on October 13 while livestreaming a confrontation at a medical store.
Effigy burnt, House disrupted: Congress and AAP face off in Punjab assembly
On day two of the Punjab Assembly session, Congress MLAs disrupted Question Hour demanding Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's resignation over the drug trade and law and order. The treasury bench, led by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, hit back. Outside, Congress MLAs burnt Mann's effigy.
Nine minutes and out: Punjab Assembly's first day ends before the drug debate begins
Punjab's six-day Assembly session adjourned after just nine minutes on Thursday following obituary references. Members paid tribute to slain anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota and eight MGNREGA workers. Congress MLAs burnt an effigy of CM Bhagwant Mann over the drug trade.
Drug-free Punjab by Dec 31, 2029: Amit Shah's pledge after meeting three families
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to eradicate Punjab's drug trade by December 31, 2029, after meeting the families of three people linked to the anti-drug fight. He accused the AAP government of failing to deliver on its promise to end the trade.
Jhota case: CBI team to reach Mansa on Wednesday, 120-day deadline set
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the Jhota family in Mansa and promised justice. A CBI team will reach the village at noon on Wednesday and finish the probe in 120 days.