Parvinder Singh Jhota brought to Mansa for last rites
India
Parvinder Singh Jhota, a well-known anti-drug activist from Punjab, was brought to Mansa for last rites after his murder last month sparked protests and a political row in Punjab.
His final rites were to take place at his fields on Chakerian Road, following a postmortem at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Punjab government suspends officials, orders CBI
Jhota lost his life while standing up against illegal drug sales.
In the wake of his death, protests pushed the government to act: officials were suspended, a CBI investigation was ordered, and plans were announced for a trauma center in Jhota's name.
The government also promised compensation for those injured in the incident and will honor him with a statue.