Chandigarh, Oct. 15 -- Protesters gathered at Moga Chowk following the statewide shutdown call today over the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. They were later detained by the Police.

In the wake of the statewide shutdown, heavy security deployment has been made across Mansa.

Weighing in on the situation, Bathinda Range DIG Harjeet Singh said, "We are ensuring that emergency services are not affected. We are also in touch with the protesters. We will ensure that normal life is not affected."

Providing updates on the ongoing investigation, the DIG added, "The main accused has been arrested; one more individual has also been arrested along with him. They will be produced before the Court soon."

The bandh call ...