Punjab Government Accepts Major Demands in Jhotta Murder Case

An agreement has been reached between the Punjab government and the Justice Action Committee following a lengthy meeting over the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta in Mansa. Under the agreement, the government has accepted all major demands except the call for the resignations of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and DGP.

Following the agreement, Jhotta’s family has agreed to perform his last rites. It was also decided that his post-mortem examination will be conducted at PGI Chandigarh on November 6.

The agreement was reached during a meeting with Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian. The government has also agreed to release Lakha Sidhana and other leaders arrested during the protests.

In addition, the government will provide ₹2 crore in compensation to Jhotta’s family. His wife will also be offered a government job based on her eligibility.