'Never Consume Drugs': Slain Activist Jhota's Father's Emotional Plea
After the autopsy of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, his father urges Punjab's youth to pledge against drugs this Diwali.
In a heart-wrenching appeal that has shaken the state, Bhim Singh, the father of slain anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, has urged the youth of Punjab to honor his son's memory by permanently renouncing narcotics. The plea came on Sunday following the completion of the post-mortem examination of the activist at PGIMER Chandigarh.
A Diwali Pledge for a Drug-Free Punjab
As the state prepares for Diwali, Bhim Singh has made the poignant decision to schedule his son's last rites on the festival day. He stated that the cremation is intentionally timed to serve as a catalyst for social change, calling upon the younger generation to mark the occasion with a solemn vow to eradicate the drug menace from Punjab.
"My dear young ones, the cremation has been scheduled for Diwali so that all the youth of Punjab may take a solemn pledge—that from this moment forward, we will never consume any drugs," Bhim Singh told reporters. "Let us create history this Diwali; let us ensure that after Parvinder Singh’s cremation, not a single young person in Punjab uses drugs."
Funeral Arrangements in Mansa
The family has outlined the final journey for the activist, known as Sardar Parvinder Singh Khalsa, alias 'Jhota'. According to his father, the mortal remains will be transported from Chandigarh to Mansa early Monday morning, departing at 5:00 AM.
The sequence of events for the final farewell is as follows:
- Arrival: The body will first be taken to his residence in Mansa.
- Cremation: The last rites will be performed on the day of Diwali between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
Investigation into the Murder
Parvinder Singh Jhota was a prominent figure in the fight against addiction, leading various campaigns to cleanse the state of the drug plague. His life was cut short when he was shot dead in Mansa, an act that sparked widespread outrage.
The legal proceedings are currently underway, with the body being brought to PGIMER Chandigarh for a mandatory autopsy. Highlighting the gravity of the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has re-registered the murder case and has launched a comprehensive probe to bring the perpetrators to justice.