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Punjab transfers Jhota murder probe to CBI

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 4:08 AM UTC · How we work

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Mann Transfers Probe

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced on October 20, 2026 the Jhota murder probe will be transferred to the CBI.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Jhota’s family in Mansa on October 20, 2026 and pledged an investigation.
CBI officials arrived in Mansa to collect case files and commence the investigation.
Ex-serviceman Bhim Singh demanded resignations of CM Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav; protesters gave “lahnat patars” to AAP legislators.

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Shah Sets Deadline

SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal urged a CBI probe, alleging police-drug mafia collusion after ten raids.
Home Minister Amit Shah blamed the AAP for inaction, citing INR20,000 crore drug seizures at Gujarat and Maharashtra ports.
AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Saurabh Bhardwaj said the drug trade grew during the 2007-2017 Akali-BJP coalition.
Amit Shah announced a December 31, 2029 deadline to make Punjab drug-free, linking it to successes such as Article 370 removal.

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Mann Transfers Probe

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced on October 20, 2026 the Jhota murder probe will be transferred to the CBI.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Jhota’s family in Mansa on October 20, 2026 and pledged an investigation.
CBI officials arrived in Mansa to collect case files and commence the investigation.
Ex-serviceman Bhim Singh demanded resignations of CM Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav; protesters gave “lahnat patars” to AAP legislators.

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