BATHINDA, Oct. 17 -- Punjab Congress in-charge Sachin Pilot on Friday met the family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead on October 13, and claimed that law and order has collapsed in Punjab, with broad daylight killings becoming increasingly common.

Pilot's visit was part of Congress' five-day yatra across the state to meet families of victims of gang violence and highlight their demand for justice.

Accompanied by Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh, Pilot said the party leadership stands firmly with the family in their fight for justice and would take the struggle from the streets to the courts.

In a post in Hindi on X on Friday evening, Pilot said, "The rising menace of drug abuse in Punjab is extremely...