Punjabi Stars Unite for Divit Aulakh's Final Rites; Gurpreet Ghuggi Slams Road Safety Lapses
Gippy Grewal, Babbu Maan, and others bid farewell to Divit Aulakh, nephew of Honey Singh, as Gurpreet Ghuggi slams road safety lapses.
The Punjabi music and entertainment fraternity gathered in deep sorrow at the Model Town cremation ground in Jalandhar on Tuesday to bid a final farewell to Divit Aulakh. Divit, the nephew of global sensation Yo Yo Honey Singh and son of Speed Records owner Dinesh Aulakh, tragically lost his life in a road accident on Sunday.
A Solemn Farewell by the Music Fraternity
The atmosphere was heavy with grief as a massive crowd converged to pay their last respects. In a poignant display of solidarity, some of the biggest names in the industry, including Gippy Grewal, Babbu Maan, Jazzy B, Amrit Maan, and Satinder Sartaaj, stepped forward to shoulder the mortal remains of the young man.
Other prominent figures, such as singers Preet Harpal and Ranjit Bawa, were also present. Yo Yo Honey Singh remained by the side of his bereaved family, offering support during one of the darkest moments of their lives. The scene was particularly heart-wrenching as Divit's mother, inconsolable with grief, repeatedly called out to her son, leaving everyone present deeply moved.
The Tragic Sequence of Events
The accident occurred early Sunday morning around 3:30 am in Jalandhar. Divit did not perish alone; his friend, Aarav Talwar, also lost his life in the crash.
In a chilling detail, the tragedy was first alerted via technology. Divit's phone had the crash detection feature activated, with his mother listed as the emergency contact. Immediately following the collision, an automated alert containing the location was sent to her phone. Despite the family's frantic attempts to reach Divit via phone, there was no response, and the news of the accident was only confirmed after contacting his friends.
Gurpreet Ghuggi Raises Alarms on Road Safety
While the day was one of mourning, actor and comedian Gurpreet Ghuggi used the occasion to highlight a systemic failure in road safety. Speaking to the media, Ghuggi noted that while visitors can offer condolences and leave, the void left in the home is permanent.
“Everyone can express their condolences and head back home. But only the empty houses know what they're going through. There is no greater injustice than this,” Ghuggi remarked.
He questioned the ongoing loss of lives on the roads and criticized the lack of seriousness regarding safety measures. Ghuggi called for urgent improvements, including:
- Better road infrastructure and maintenance.
- Increased awareness and education for young drivers.
- Mandatory reflectors on vehicles.
- Strict adherence to vehicle servicing and safety checks.
“How long will there be bloodshed on the roads? We aren't seeing a system like that yet. Who knows how many lives will be lost like this,” he added, urging for a systemic overhaul to prevent future tragedies.
Community Support and Condolences
BJP leader Sushil Rinku also attended the rites, describing the incident as "extremely unfortunate" and praying for the strength of Dinesh Aulakh and his wife to endure the loss through faith in Guru Maharaj.
Earlier, Yo Yo Honey Singh had taken to social media to share his devastation, describing the loss as the beginning of a "dark decade" for him. The overwhelming presence of artists and well-wishers in Jalandhar underscored the deep impact Divit had on those around him and the collective grief of the Punjabi entertainment world.