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Caught on cam: Punjab anti-drug activist shot dead after confronting chemist over alleged drug sales
Parwinder Singh Jhota was involved in a sting operation targeting a medical store in Mansa. He confronted the store owner about selling prohibited substances and had a heated exchange before being shot. Despite his attempts to escape, Jhota fell and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The police have identified the shooter, Ashwani Kumar, who fled after the incident. Parwinder Singh Jhota was involved in a sting operation targeting a medical store in Mansa. He confronted the store owner about selling prohibited substances and had a heated exchange before being shot. Despite his attempts to escape, Jhota fell and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The police have identified the shooter, Ashwani Kumar, who fled after the incident.
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