The activist, the chemist and the 2023 shoe-garland protest: The backstory of Parwinder Jhota’s killing
Parwinder Singh Jhota was involved in a dispute with a chemist over synthetic drug sales. The confrontation escalated when Jhota questioned the chemist inside the store after receiving complaints. During the altercation, the chemist allegedly fired at Jhota, resulting in his death.
Four other individuals were also injured during the incident, which occurred in Mansa. Police are actively searching for the chemist involved in this tragic confrontation.
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- Crime & safety
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- The Times Of India
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- neel kamal
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- Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 6:27 pm IST
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