New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Condemning the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the "sternest possible action" will be taken against the perpetrators.

Speaking to the media in the national capital, the Chief Minister called the incident "deeply distressing" and asserted that the probe would uncover the complete truth, warning that conspirators would also be brought within the ambit of the law.

"The incident in Mansa is deeply distressing. Strict action will be taken, and those responsible will not be spared. If anyone else is involved in the conspiracy beyond those directly involved, they too will be brought within the ambit of the law. The sternest possible action ...