Banner Honouring Parwinder Jhota Put Up at Demolished Medical Store in Mansa

: Neelam Rani, wife of Ashwani Kumar, the main accused in the murder case of anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhota, was produced before a court through video conferencing on Friday. Chief Judicial Magistrate Rajinder Nagpal remanded her to police custody until October 22.
 

Meanwhile, a banner bearing a message honouring Parwinder Singh Jhota has been put up at the site of Ashwani Kumar’s medical store after the shop was demolished. Ashwani Kumar is also facing allegations related to drug trafficking.
 

The banner carries the message, “Do not mourn my death; keep my thoughts alive.” The words highlight the call to continue Jhota’s anti-drug campaign and spread awareness against drug abuse.
 

The banner has drawn attention in the area, with the demolition of the shop and the display of the message sparking discussion among local residents. Following Jhota’s death, anger and public debate over the issue of drugs have continued.
 

The message seeks to emphasise the importance of keeping a person’s ideas alive after their death and continuing efforts to raise awareness against drugs.
 

According to the report, anti-drug activist Parwinder Jhota was allegedly shot by medical store owner Ashwani Kumar in Mansa on Tuesday. The incident triggered widespread protests across Punjab, and the state observed a shutdown on Thursday.