Mansa/Amritsar, October 22, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Thursday handed over financial assistance cheques of Rs 5 lakh each to four youths who were seriously injured while raising their voice against the drug trade alongside Bhai Parvinder Singh Jhota, who lost his life in the incident.
The assistance was provided in fulfilment of an announcement made by SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami to support the injured youths and their families.
The cheques were handed over by Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Tek Singh, SGPC executive committee member Gurpreet Singh Jhabbhar and Deputy Secretary Azad Deep Singh. Bhai Parwinder Singh’s father, Bhai Bhim Singh, was also present on the occasion.
According to the SGPC, Bhai Parvinder Singh Jhota lost his life during an incident that occurred when he raised his voice against the drug trade, while four of his associates sustained serious injuries. Following the incident, Dhami and Giani Tek Singh had met the affected families to express their condolences and announced financial assistance for the injured youths’ treatment and support.
Addressing the gathering, Giani Tek Singh said Bhai Parwinder Singh’s sacrifice in standing up against drugs and trying to save young people from addiction would remain a source of inspiration for the Sikh community.
He stressed that fighting the social menace of drugs was an urgent necessity and that society had a collective responsibility to support young people working towards this cause.
“The SGPC stands firmly with the injured youths and their families in this difficult time,” he said, adding that those who raised their voices against anti-social elements would not be left to face the situation alone.
Giani Tek Singh also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured youths and said Bhai Parvinder Singh Jhota’s sacrifice would continue to inspire efforts to build a drug-free society.
Other officials present included Takht Sri Damdama Sahib managers Narinderjit Singh Bhawanigarh and Mandeep Singh Makha, along with Rajinder Singh and other dignitaries.
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