The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, with a team of officials reaching the town around midnight on Tuesday and collecting records related to the case from Punjab Police.
According to reports, the CBI team, comprising five members, reached Mansa City-2 police station late Tuesday night. The local police handed over the relevant case documents to the central agency, marking the beginning of the CBI investigation.
The development follows Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s announcement on October 20 that the state government would transfer the case to the CBI in response to a demand made by Jhota’s family.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team probing the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota has reached his residence in Mansa, where officials are currently speaking with the family members inside the house.
The latest development comes after the CBI team arrived in Mansa late Tuesday night and collected the relevant case documents from Punjab Police at the City-2 police station. The agency has now begun interacting with the family as part of its investigation into the killing.
The family’s statement and any information shared during the meeting may help investigators understand the circumstances surrounding the murder and the concerns raised by Jhota’s relatives.
Punjab government transfers case to CBI
The investigation was transferred to the central agency following an announcement by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on October 20. The decision came after Jhota’s family demanded a CBI probe into his killing.
The transfer followed protests and demands for accountability after the activist was shot dead in Mansa.
Family interaction underway
The CBI team’s visit to Jhota’s residence marks an important step in its initial investigation. Officials are currently holding discussions with the family inside the house. Further details about the interaction and the next steps in the probe are awaited.
The agency’s investigation will seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing based on statements, documents and other available evidence.
