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- As the flames rose at the cremation ground, mourners joined in singing the late artist’s most loved songs — a final chorus of love and remembrance for the man whose voice had once echoed across Punjab’s fields and hearts alike.
- Authorities have also arranged a helipad in Sidhwan Bet block to facilitate the expected arrival of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who is likely to visit the village later in the day to offer condolences.
- Grief and music filled the air at Kothe Pona village near Jagraon as fans, artists, and well-wishers from across Punjab and neighboring states gathered to pay their final respects to beloved Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, who passed away earlier this week.
Grief and music filled the air at Kothe Pona village near Jagraon as fans, artists, and well-wishers from across Punjab and neighboring states gathered to pay their final respects to beloved Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, who passed away earlier this week.
The body of the singer, fondly remembered for his melodious voice and humble roots, was placed at his ancestral home overnight. From there, a short funeral procession began Thursday morning around 11 a.m., leading to the nearby cremation ground.
Massive Outpouring of Grief
Crowds began pouring into the village from early morning, with many traveling from Haryana, Rajasthan, and other parts of North India to participate in the last rites. Fans sang his songs softly under their breath, while some wept quietly as the hearse made its way through the narrow lanes of the village.
Several prominent figures from the Punjabi music industry also arrived to pay homage, recalling Jawanda’s journey from a police officer to a celebrated singer who became a household name.
Security and Arrangements
The local administration in Ludhiana district has been on high alert to manage the massive influx of mourners. Police have set up barricades around the Government School grounds, which have been temporarily converted into a cremation site adjacent to the Jawanda residence.
Authorities have also arranged a helipad in Sidhwan Bet block to facilitate the expected arrival of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who is likely to visit the village later in the day to offer condolences.
Family in Deep Mourning
Rajvir Jawanda’s body was brought home Wednesday evening, where his family, friends, and villagers gathered in an atmosphere heavy with emotion. His mother, Paramjit Kaur, who serves as the sarpanch of the village, remained inconsolable. The tragedy is especially heartbreaking for her, as she had earlier lost her husband, Karam Singh, an Assistant Sub-Inspector in Punjab Police.
Rajvir Jawanda leaves behind his widowed mother, wife, and two young children, who were seen surrounded by relatives and family friends during the proceedings.
As the flames rose at the cremation ground, mourners joined in singing the late artist’s most loved songs — a final chorus of love and remembrance for the man whose voice had once echoed across Punjab’s fields and hearts alike.
