Mohali: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a raid at the Punjab Medical Council building in Sector 69, Mohali, late Tuesday night in connection with its investigation into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, sources said.The operation, which continued into Wednesday, was focused on the pharmacy department, where records related to drug licences and other documents were reportedly being scrutinised. CBI officials were also questioning employees and officials at the premises, according to sources.The exact nature of the records being examined and their relevance to the murder investigation could not be independently established. It was also not clear whether the agency had seized any documents during the operation.The CBI action has drawn attention because of the possibility that drug licence records may be relevant to the investigation. However, the precise link between the records at the Punjab Medical Council building and the murder case has not been officially established.The Punjab Medical Council is responsible for the registration of medical practitioners and related regulatory functions in the state.The CBI has not issued an official statement detailing the purpose of the operation or the material being examined. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
