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"Martyr": Akal Takht Leader On Murdered Punjab Anti-Drug Activist
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Context
What happened: Parvinder Singh Jhota, an anti-drug activist in Punjab's Mansa, was shot dead by a shop owner after he caught him selling drugs earlier this week. Akal Takht's leader called him a martyr.
Why it matters: The killing drew a response from the Akal Takht leader, who described the activist as a martyr.
Key numbers: The shooting occurred earlier this week.
What changed
Parvinder Singh Jhota, an anti-drug activist in Punjab's Mansa, was shot dead by a shop owner after he caught him selling drugs earlier this week. Akal Takht's leader called him a martyr.
Why it matters
The killing drew a response from the Akal Takht leader, who described the activist as a martyr.
Key numbers: The shooting occurred earlier this week.
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Oct 16, 2026 11:22 AM ET