Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced that the case of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota’s killing had been transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He added that the decision had been taken in response to the demand by Jhota’s family and that his govt stands firmly with them.Asserting that the fight against drug traffickers will continue until Punjab is free from the menace of drugs, Mann said that his govt would not back down from taking the toughest steps necessary to protect Punjab’s youth and secure their future.Mann said, “We stand firmly with Parvinder Singh Jhota’s father and his family at all times as they fight against drugs. Respecting the family’s demand, we are handing over this case to the CBI. Our fight against drug traffickers is a battle to the finish. We will not back down from taking whatever stringent steps are necessary to make Punjab drug-free.”Meanwhile, AAP leader Manish Sisodia stated, “This is a major step by the Bhagwant Mann govt. The decision to hand over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been taken in response to the family’s demand. When it comes to Punjab and the future of its children, CM Mann never backs down from taking the strictest possible steps. The AAP government is waging an all-out war against drugs. This battle must be won at all costs to make Punjab drug-free.”Cabinet minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “Attempts are being made to turn this into an issue. However, our Yudh Nashean Virudh continues unabated. CM has announced the decision for a CBI probe. Before this, the Punjab Police had taken strict action against the people accused in the case.”
