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Parvinder Jhota Cremation: Parvinder Jhota cremated on Diwali; The final farewell given by Sejal eyes

  Parvinder Jhota Cremation: Parvinder Singh Jhota, who raised his voice against drugs, was cremated today on the day of Diwali. A large number of people, family members, relatives and representatives of various organizations were present on the occasion of the cremation in the field located on the Chakerian road. Parvinder Jhota's elder son and his father lit the pyre. On this occasion, the atmosphere became very emotional and people bid him farewell with moist eyes.


Addressing the gathering before the cremation, various speakers raised the issue of the growing drug business in Punjab and the alleged political patronage given to drug traffickers. He alleged that the governments from time to time have protected drug traffickers instead of taking strict action against them.


The speakers said that Parvinder Jhota launched a campaign against drugs and raised his voice to save the youth from this scourge. He demanded that the case of Parvinder's death should be investigated impartially and thoroughly and action should be taken against the responsible persons. On this occasion, the speakers also invited to continue the struggle against drugs.

Talking to ANI earlier, the family described Jhota as a 'warrior' who sacrificed his life for the people and society of Punjab. He said that Jhota's sacrifice should be an inspiration for the youth to fight against drugs.

Preparing for the funeral, a family member said, "Our warrior is coming. Normally people mourn, but we are proud. We belong to a nation that has been wheeled, boiled in cauldrons and hacked with saws. He is our warrior."

Another relative Jaspal said that he has been given the status of 'martyr' by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, so flowers will be showered on him as a mark of respect.

There, when the dead body of Parvinder Jhota was being brought to the protest site, people showered flowers on the road and a large convoy of people followed the vehicle carrying Parvinder Jhota's body.

Meanwhile, Parvinder Singh Jhota's father Bhim Singh Fauji made an emotional appeal to the youth of Punjab and said that on the holy occasion of Diwali, every youth should take a vow to give up drugs and stay away from drugs. He said that this would be a true tribute to his son. He appealed to the people to maintain peace on this occasion.

He said that Parvinder Singh Jhota had raised his voice against drugs. It is the responsibility of every youth of Punjab to carry forward his thinking and struggle. He said that the happiness of Diwali will be meaningful only when the youth of Punjab resolves to be free from drugs.

It may be mentioned that on October 13, Parvinder Jhote was shot dead at a medical store. The funeral is taking place about 26 days after this incident. There, the CBI has re-registered the murder case and started an in-depth investigation. On the other hand, leaders like former Congress state president Raja Waring, Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia and former Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu have questioned the state's law and order and the government's anti-drug campaign.

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