His father urged Punjab's youth to avoid narcotics. The incident highlighted political controversies surrounding law enforcement and narcotics control in the state.
Slain anti-drug crusader Parvinder Singh Jhota cremated amid controversy in Punjab
Parvinder Singh Jhota, a slain anti-drug crusader, was cremated in Mansa, Punjab, 26 days after he was shot dead. Thousands attended his funeral while his family secured compensation and a government job for his wife.

