India, Oct. 19 -- Bhim Singh, the father of slain anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, on Monday publicly opposed the Insaaf Committee's decision to block Union home minister Amit Shah's visit to Mansa on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters, Bhim Singh said the committee, which has led protests for justice since Jhota was shot dead on October 13, decided to oppose the minister's visit without consulting the family.

He reiterated his demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, warning that the AAP-led Punjab government could tamper with evidence to protect a deep-rooted narcotics cartel.

"I am thankful for Amit Shah's statement that my son's sacrifice will not go to waste. Opposing his visit would disown Jhota's cause and ...