Bikram Singh, 40, was brutally murdered in Pannawan village, Sriharigovindpur, Punjab, for obstructing the sale of intoxicants. He died on the spot, while two others were severely injured in the attack.
The incident occurred on October 17, 2026, at 02:32 AM IST. The assailants used sharp weapons in the attack.
This incident follows closely on the heels of the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jheta, raising serious concerns. Jheta was murdered while conducting a Facebook Live session at a medical store in Mansa, exposing the illegal sale of intoxicating substances.
Police have arrested an accused in Jheta's murder case. However, no arrests have been made yet in connection with the latest attack in Pannawan village.
The attacks on individuals who oppose the illegal sale of intoxicants highlight the rampant drug mafia activities in Punjab. Such incidents underscore the urgent need for stricter measures to control drugs in states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as well.