Kewal Singh Dhillon calls for statewide black turban protest over Jhota murder case
Babushahi Bureau
Mansa (Punjab), October 17: Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon on Saturday called for a statewide protest against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government by wearing black turbans and dupattas and carrying black flags, demanding justice in the Parvinder Singh Jhota murder case.
During his visit to the ongoing protest in Mansa, Dhillon reiterated the demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the case, alleging that the Punjab government had failed to tackle the drug menace. He also met Jhota’s parents, Bhim Singh and his wife, and expressed condolences.
Addressing protesters, Dhillon described Jhota as someone who had raised his voice against drugs and worked to protect Punjab’s youth from addiction. He appealed to people across the state to wear black turbans and dupattas and carry black flags until justice was delivered in the case.
Dhillon alleged that the AAP government had failed to fulfil its promise of eradicating drugs from Punjab. He claimed that people speaking out against drug trafficking were being silenced instead of receiving support.
Referring to other cases, Dhillon mentioned Gulzar Singh of Toor Vanjara, alleging that he had been driven to suicide after speaking out against drugs. He also referred to the murders of singer Sidhu Moosewala and kabaddi player Sandeep Nangal Ambian, claiming that their families were still awaiting justice.
Dhillon said he had little faith that the state government would ensure justice in the Jhota case and had written to the Punjab Governor on the first day, seeking a CBI investigation.
He further claimed that the Centre had taken serious note of the matter and that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had sought explanations from the Punjab government in three cases, including Jhota’s murder.
Dhillon assured the family that the BJP would support them in their pursuit of justice.
The allegations against the AAP government and Dhillon’s claims regarding the Centre’s intervention could not be independently verified from the information available.