The issue of drug addiction is continuously gaining momentum in Punjab. Last week, Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was campaigning against drugs, was shot dead, after which there has been an upheaval in the politics of the state. The family and people have refused to cremate the body until justice is provided. At the same time, today Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also reach Mansa in Punjab and meet the victim's family. Even before their meeting, the Punjab government has recommended a CBI inquiry into the matter, but despite this the family is not ready to cremate the body.
CM Bhagwant Mann posted on social media and said, 'Accepting the demand of the family, we are handing over this case to CBI. Our fight against drug dealers is all-out. Whatever strict steps we have to take to make Punjab drug-free, we will not step back.
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What did the family say?
Parvinder Singh Jhota's family is not satisfied with the investigation of this case being handed over to CBI. Even after the CM's announcement, the family is not ready for the last rites. Jhota's father Bhim Singh said that CM Bhagwant Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav should resign. He will also talk to Home Minister Amit Shah about this.
BJP said attack
At the same time, leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party and other opposition leaders are attacking the Punjab government. Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh wrote, 'Bhagwant Mann's nervousness is clearly visible as soon as he got the news of Home Minister Amit Shah's visit. The painful murder which they had tried to cover up by calling it 'mutual rivalry'. Today recommended CBI investigation in the same case. This is not the recommendation of CBI, this is Bhagwant Mann's last gamble to save his chair. Former Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar wrote on social media that Bhagwant Mann ji took a lot of time in ordering CBI.
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Amit Shah reached Punjab
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is now seen to be active regarding the drug issue spreading in Punjab. He has reached Punjab today and will meet the families of the victims here. Amit Shah first reached Mari Panwan village in Batala of Gurdaspur district, where he met the family of Bikramjit Singh. Bikramjeet was murdered on October 15 allegedly for opposing the sale of drugs in his area. After this, Amit Shah will meet Gulzar Singh's family and will reach Mansa in the evening and meet the Jhota family.