Punjab Activist's Killing Sparks Violence, October 15 Bandh Call; Sukhbir Badal Demands CM Mann's Resignation

Murdered anti-drug activist’s family calls Punjab Bandh; all Opposition parties, farmer bodies extend support

Accused held in Rajasthan, CM Bhagwant Mann appeals for peace, promises strictest action

Punjab activist's killing sparks violence, October 15 bandh call; Sukhbir Badal demands CM Mann's resignation

Jhota, 45, was allegedly shot dead by chemist Ashwani Kumar during a Facebook livestream on Tuesday.

Shutdown in Punjab after slain anti-drug activist's family gives protest call

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 15 (IANS) Shutdown began in many places in Punjab on Thursday despite drizzle following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, with Opposition parties, farmer organisations, traders and social groups extending support to the protest. The bandh, called by Jhota’s family and organisations seeking justice for the slain activist, is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. The protesters are demand…

Punjab bandh: Farmers protest at Amritsar's Golden Gate over activist's murder - OrissaPOST

Amritsar: Farmers and supporters led by Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee leader Sarwan Singh Pandher staged a protest at the Golden Gate in Amritsar Thursday during a Punjab bandh called against rising drug abuse and the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota. In response to the statewide shutdown call, several farmers’ unions, student organisations and […]

Read Call for Punjab shutdown after killing of anti-drug activist - Gallinews India

Call for Punjab shutdown after killing of anti-drug activist Call for Punjab shutdown after killing of anti-drug activist Chandigarh, Oct 14 (IANS) A call for a shutdown across Punjab on Thursday following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota has received support from several political parties and organisations, including the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee […]