TALWANDI SABO: The final prayers and bhog ceremony for Parvinder Singh Jhotta, who had raised his voice against drug abuse in Mansa, began at the historic Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo on Sunday.
Jhotta’s family has arrived at the religious gathering. His father, Bhim Singh, mother, wife and two children are present at the newly constructed Diwan Hall of the Takht.
Before the ceremony, the family paid obeisance at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib and offered prayers. A Ragi Jatha performed Gurbani kirtan during the programme.
The memorial gathering, organised by the family and the Insaf Action Committee, is drawing a large number of people from different parts of Punjab. Those attending are paying tribute to Jhotta.
Jhotta was shot dead on October 13. Since his killing, demands for justice in the case have continued. He had come into the spotlight for raising his voice against drug abuse.
The family had appealed to people across Punjab to attend the final prayers and pay their respects. Jhotta’s two children had also made an emotional appeal, urging people to come forward and pay tribute to their father.
The family and the Insaf Action Committee are organising the ceremony to honour his memory.
