A Mother's Unimaginable Grief in Punjab's Drug Crisis
Shinder Kaur sits in her modest home in Sherewal village near Ludhiana. Her eyes tell a story of profound loss. This Punjab mother has now buried all six of her sons. Each death traces back to the region's relentless drug epidemic. Her youngest child, Jasvir Singh, just twenty years old, became the latest victim.
The Final Tragic Discovery
Jasvir Singh left home on January 14, 2026. He planned to volunteer at a local gurdwara. His family expected his return. Instead, a relative made a horrifying discovery. They found Jasvir's body lying near a canal bank in Sidhwan Bet. The news shattered what remained of the Sherewal family.
"Chitta has not stopped," Shinder Kaur said through tears. She referred to the potent synthetic heroin ravaging Punjab. "Those selling drugs are caught but released later. We want the drugs to stop so other families are saved from this pain."
A Decade of Systematic Loss
Shinder Kaur's nightmare began years ago. Her husband, Mukhtyar Singh, died in a drink-driving accident in 2012. Then the unthinkable started happening. One by one, her sons fell to addiction.
- Kulwant Singh, 34, died in 2013.
- Gurdeep Singh passed away in March 2021.
- Jaswant Singh died in July 2021.
- Raju Singh succumbed in November 2022.
- Baljeet Singh died in March 2023.
- Jasvir Singh, 20, found dead in January 2026.
The family says chitta systematically wiped out every male heir in their household. This multi-generational tragedy highlights the drug's devastating reach.
Witness Account and Police Response
A witness was reportedly with Jasvir Singh before his death. Police detained this individual at the Gidderwindi police post. According to Shinder Kaur, the witness admitted they both injected drugs. He panicked when Jasvir collapsed and fled the scene.
Local authorities remain cautious about the exact cause of death. Rajwarinderpal Singh, in-charge of Gidderwindi police post, confirmed they registered a culpable homicide case. The case names two individuals, including a woman alleged to have supplied the narcotics.
Community Outcry and Family Plea
The local community has staged protests demanding action against drug suppliers. They want concrete measures to stop the flow of chitta. Meanwhile, the family's younger generation bears the weight of this tragedy.
Usha, the 22-year-old daughter of the late Raju Singh, voiced the family's desperate hope. "We lost our family because of drugs," she said. "It is painful, but we want others to be saved."
Shinder Kaur's plea echoes across Punjab. She represents countless families torn apart by addiction. Her story underscores the urgent need for government intervention and effective drug control policies.
