Punjab Activist Catches Medical Shop Owner Selling 'Drugs', Gets Shot Dead
Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in Punjab, India, after confronting a medical store owner regarding the alleged illegal sale of drugs. The incident has sparked local outrage and highlights ongoing tensions regarding drug enforcement.
Why it matters
The murder of a prominent activist underscores the dangers faced by those challenging illegal drug trades in the region.
Chandigarh: An anti-drug activist was on Tuesday shot dead by a medical store owner after he confronted him for allegedly selling…
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