Punjab Newsline | Mansa/Chandigarh
The family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was allegedly murdered in Mansa, agreed to his post-mortem on the 23rd day of the incident. The post-mortem will be conducted at PGI Chandigarh on November 6. However, the date of his last rites has not yet been announced.
Meanwhile, the Mansa court on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) leaders Lakha Sidhana and Mohanjit Singh Sheron. The court directed the superintendent of Nabha Jail to release them, stating that they were not required in any other case.
Earlier, on Wednesday (November 4), a meeting was held in Mansa between the victim's family, the action committee, Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian.
Following the meeting, the government announced a compensation of ₹2 crore for Jhotta's family. His wife will also be provided a government job based on her qualifications.
