Amritsar: The officiating jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj, on Tuesday condemned the murder of Sikh youth Parvinder Singh Jhota, who had been raising his voice against drug abuse in Mansa.The jathedar said he would soon meet the bereaved family and locals to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.In a statement, Gargaj, who is also the jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, said the facts that emerged raised serious questions about the drug problem in Punjab. Parvinder Singh had been fighting against drugs for a long time, and his murder was a major loss for the state, he said.The jathedar demanded immediate and strict action against those responsible for the crime.He prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss. Gargaj said he would discuss the matter with the family and locals after meeting them and assessing the ground situation.
