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Tensions in Mansa as mob sets afire shop of accused in activist Jhota's murder; house bulldozed

An anti-drug activist was fatally shot in broad daylight in a busy marketplace in Mansa, Punjab. According to reports, the activist and his companions had questioned a local medical store owner about allegedly selling addictive drugs to an elderly man. The incident took place while the activist was broadcasting a live video on Facebook. The shooting caused widespread anger and tension in the town, leading the victim's family to refuse cremation in protest.

State

Punjab

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Punjab Police

Arrests

Main accused arrested in Rajasthan; an associate arrested for helping him escape

Status

Primary suspect in custody, investigation ongoing

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

Following the incident, district authorities demolished a portion of the accused medical store owner's house in Veer Nagar, citing unauthorised construction. Concurrently, a large mob, including some individuals identified as Nihangs, vandalised and set fire to the accused person's chemist shop where the shooting had occurred. Videos of the events showed crowds cheering as the structures were dismantled.

Police launched an investigation and apprehended the main accused in Salasar, Rajasthan. An associate who allegedly helped the accused escape was also arrested earlier. The killing drew sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who raised concerns over public safety and alleged a breakdown of law and order in the state regarding those who speak out against drug abuse.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the exact legal charges filed against the accused or the condition of the activist's companions who were present during the shooting.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The primary suspect has been arrested in Rajasthan, and an associate has also been taken into custody. Local authorities have partially demolished the accused person's house, while his shop was destroyed by a mob.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

An anti-drug activist from Punjab was killed, leaving behind grieving family members who refused to cremate his body in protest, alongside the local community affected by town tensions.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

TuesdayThe anti-drug activist was shot dead during a Facebook Live broadcast after questioning a medical store owner about selling addictive drugs.

TuesdayPolice arrested an associate of the accused who allegedly helped him escape.

WednesdayDistrict authorities demolished a portion of the accused person's house for alleged unauthorized construction, while a mob vandalized and set fire to his shop.

WednesdayPolice apprehended the primary accused in Salasar, Rajasthan.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The activist confronted a local medical store owner regarding the alleged illegal sale of addictive substances to an elderly person.
During the confrontation, which was being broadcast live on Facebook, the medical store owner allegedly opened fire with a firearm.
The activist was fatally shot, after which the main accused fled the scene with the assistance of an associate.
Authorities later demolished a portion of the accused person's residential property due to alleged unauthorized construction.
A mob subsequently vandalized and set fire to the accused person's medical shop.

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Sources and further reading

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