7 years apart, anti-drug activist Parvinder Jhota’s killing revives memories of Neha Shoree murder

The recent murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota has reignited concerns over drug-related violence in Punjab. Jhota was killed while confronting a medical store owner about the sale of synthetic drugs. His death follows the earlier murder of drug licensing officer Neha Shoree in 2019, underscoring ongoing risks for those fighting illegal drug sales.