A prominent anti-drug activist in Punjab’s Mansa district in the Indian Punjab was shot and killed in broad daylight Tuesday morning while streaming live on Facebook.

Parvinder Singh, widely known as "Jhota," died from his injuries after a dispute outside a local medical store escalated into gunfire.

According to reports, Jhota and his supporters had confronted the shop owner regarding the alleged illegal sale of habit-forming prescription drugs. A heated argument ensued before the store owner opened fire at close range.

Four other individuals were wounded in the shooting: Baljeet Singh, 65; Kulwinder Singh, 42; Happy Singh, 24; and Gobind Singh, 30. Two of the injured remain in critical condition and have been transferred to a hospital in neighboring Bathinda for specialized care.

The incident triggered immediate outrage across the city. Businesses and local markets shut down completely as supporters gathered at the 12 Hatta Chowk intersection to stage a protest, demanding the swift arrest of those responsible.

Local police confirmed that an investigation into the shooting is underway.