New Delhi, Oct 13 The BJP on Tuesday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab over the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh alias Jhota, with party president Nitin Nabin alleging that the incident exposed the alarming state of law and order in the state.
Jhota, known for raising his voice against drug abuse and the illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, was shot dead on Tuesday allegedly by a medical store owner in a busy market in Punjab’s Mansa town.
In a post on X, Nabin said the killing was shocking and alleged that while AAP came to power promising a drug-free Punjab, those fighting against drugs were now themselves at risk.
“The killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa is shocking and exposes the alarming state of law and order in Punjab under the AAP government,” Nabin said.
“The Aam Aadmi Party came to power promising a drug-free Punjab. Today, those who stand up against drugs are themselves at risk. This is a serious failure of governance,” he said.
“If those fighting the drug mafia are not safe, who is safe in Punjab? The people of Punjab deserve answers and accountability,” he added.
Following the murder, activist’s supporters held a protest outside the Civil Hospital in Mansa, while his family refused to cremate the body.
Jhota’s father slammed the AAP government, saying that drugs are sold openly in the state and his son was killed while fighting the menace.
“He was killed by drug traffickers. We demand that the Government of India dismiss the Punjab government. Drugs are openly sold here,” he told reporters.
He said the family will not cremate Jhota’s body, urging the public to assemble for a dharna in Mansa.
(PTI News)
