Govind Tekale
Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in Mansa, Punjab, while broadcasting live on Facebook from outside a medical store, according to multiple news reports. Police have opened an investigation into the shooting.
The video circulating online appears to show a confrontation at the shop before gunfire. It should not be treated as a substitute for the investigation: the recording does not establish every allegation about the people involved, the source of any medicines or the full sequence of events.
What is known so far
Reports identify Jhota as an activist who had publicly campaigned against drug abuse and alleged illegal sales of medicines. The shooting has prompted demands for accountability and concerns about the safety of people who raise allegations against local businesses.
Investigators will need to establish the evidence behind the confrontation, identify every person present and assess the video alongside witness statements, forensic evidence and any relevant shop or regulatory records. The legal responsibility of any accused person will be decided through the criminal-justice process.
Was the shooting recorded live? Reports say Jhota was broadcasting on Facebook when the confrontation escalated. A video may be important evidence, but police and courts must verify its full context, authenticity and sequence.
The case has also renewed focus on enforcement against unlawful sales of controlled medicines. That work requires drug-control authorities, police, licensed pharmacies and community members to act through lawful reporting and investigation channels. Claims about a specific shop must be tested through evidence, not social-media accusation alone.
The investigation’s next steps—including formal charges, arrests and the post-mortem findings—will be central to understanding the case. Karmactive will update this report if Punjab Police releases verified information.
