Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann officially announced that the state government will hand over the investigation into the death of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The announcement was made via a post on the social media platform X, where Mann expressed the government's solidarity with the family of the deceased.

Parminder Singh Jhota was a known figure in the region for his vocal opposition to drug trafficking. His death has prompted calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. By involving the CBI, the state government aims to address concerns regarding the impartiality and depth of the ongoing inquiry.

While the government has framed this move as a step toward ensuring justice, the decision follows public pressure regarding the safety of activists working in the anti-drug sector. The transfer to a central agency is often viewed as a measure to provide a more independent oversight of sensitive cases, though the specific timeline for the transfer of case files and the commencement of the CBI investigation has not yet been detailed by the Chief Minister’s office.