Srinagar, Oct 22 (KNO): Sikh organisations and devotees on Thursday paid tributes to anti-drug activist Shaheed Bhai Parminder Singh Jhota at Gurdwara Chatti Padshahi in Rainawari, Srinagar and expressed support for the demand for justice for him.
In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and Sikh Naujawan Kashmir, along with the Sikh Sangat of Srinagar, offered Ardaas in memory of Jhota.
Addressing the gathering, AISSF J&K President S. Manjit Singh said, “We stand strongly with the family of Shaheed Bhai Parminder Singh Jhota. His fearless struggle against the drug mafia was for the betterment and rise of the Panth and Punjab. He will remain an inspiration for all of us, always. We demand that the Punjab Government should address the Mansa Morcha with serious efforts. We extend our full support to the Mansa Morcha which is calling for justice for Shaheed Parminder Singh Ji.”
The spokesperson said a special Ardaas was held for the departed soul. Sikh youth leader S. Angad Singh Khalsa highlighted Jhota’s struggle against the drug menace in Punjab and his sacrifice for the Panth and Punjab.
He said Jhota had stood fearlessly against drugs and worked to save Punjab’s youth, adding that his martyrdom would continue to inspire Sikh youth to stand against social evils.
The Sangat prayed to Almighty Waheguru to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to his family.
The gathering was attended by AISSF J&K President S. Manjit Singh, General Secretary S. Rajpal Singh, S. Prithpal Singh, S. Avneet Singh, GPC Member S. Sukhbir Singh, Bhai Tirth Singh and a large number of Sikh devotees, including youngsters—(KNO)