Chandigarh, Oct. 13 -- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema condemned the death of an anti-drug activist in Mansa, saying that no one is permitted to take the "law into their hands."

Jhota, who was known for his activism against drugs in Mansa, was shot by a medical shop owner. He was taken to a hospital after sustaining bullet injuries and later succumbed to them.

"I condemn the incident that took place in Mansa. There was a long-standing dispute between him and the accused... but the culprit has been apprehended. No one is permitted to take the law into their own hands. Anyone who takes the law into their own hands will face strict punishment," he said on Tuesday.

Punjab Police, on Tuesday, citing a preliminary investigation, ...