Mansa, Nov 8: Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was cremated on Diwali day at a field located on Chakerian Road, with family members, local residents, and representatives of various social organizations gathering to bid him farewell. His elder son and father jointly lit the funeral pyre during the emotional ceremony.
Addressing the assembled crowd prior to the final rites, community speakers reflected on the ongoing challenge of substance abuse in the region and emphasized the need for consistent policy action against illegal supply networks. They maintained that Jhota’s dedicated efforts to save youth from addiction highlight the urgency of addressing drug issues at every level of administration.
Speakers at the gathering also asserted that a thorough and impartial investigation should be conducted regarding the circumstances surrounding Jhota’s death. They declared that his campaign against substance abuse served a vital public purpose and urged local youth to carry forward his message.
Family members expressed pride in his public advocacy, while his father, Bhim Singh Fauji, issued an emotional appeal to young people across the state to pledge to stay away from drugs, describing such a commitment as the most meaningful tribute to his son’s legacy.
