Srinagar, Oct 22: Members of the Sikh community and prominent regional organizations assembled in Srinagar on Wednesday to offer prayers and honor the memory of Parminder Singh Jhota, the Punjab-based anti-drug campaigner whose recent death sparked widespread public grief.
Religious congregations and student bodies organized an Ardaas at Gurdwara Chatti Padshahi, where participants reflected on the enduring impact of the campaigner’s efforts to eradicate narcotics from local communities. Observers noted that the solemn event underscored cross-regional solidarity regarding core social welfare concerns.
During the proceedings, prominent figures asserted that the activist’s unwavering stance against the drug mafia represented a crucial defense of public well-being. State leadership within participating organizations maintained that authorities in Punjab must actively engage with and fulfill the legitimate appeals articulated by the Mansa Morcha committee.
Concluding the memorial, community representatives declared that the collective pursuit of justice would remain steadfast. The gathering was attended by numerous local dignitaries, youth delegates, and committee members who offered collective prayers for peace and resilience for the bereaved family in the wake of the tragedy.
