In Punjab, the highway to 2027
The drug menace in Punjab has stayed at the centre of political and social attention over the past decade or more. With the killing of anti-drug crusader Parvinder Singh Jhota, public emotions are running high. Political parties are hoping to capitalise on this, with the Assembly election due in early 2027, finds…
Covered by 2 sources from India. First reported by The Hindu ·
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In Punjab, the highway to 2027
The drug menace in Punjab has stayed at the centre of political and social attention over the past decade or more. With the killing of anti-drug crusader Parvinder Singh Jhota, public emotions are running high. Political parties are hoping to capitalise on this, with the Assembly election due in early 2027, finds…
Murdered Punjab anti-drug activist's kin seeks 'distance' from Indira Gandhi family
Bhim Singh, father of the slain anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhota, requested certain political figures to stay away from a protest. Singh expressed his concerns regarding the presence of Rahul Gandhi and the family of Beant Singh. He emphasized the ongoing tensions within the Sikh community towards the legacy…
Coverage details
2 outlets from India are covering this story: The Hindu and The Times of India. The Hindu published it first, on October 31, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Times of India, 2 days later.
Key names in the coverage: Murdered Punjab, Parvinder Singh Jhota, Parwinder Singh Jhota, Indira Gandhi and Bhim Singh.
