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Mother Loses All Six Sons to Punjab's Drug Crisis
18 Jan
Summary
- A mother lost all six sons to the region's pervasive drug epidemic.
- The youngest son was found deceased on a canal bank.
- Family blames 'chitta,' a synthetic heroin, for their multi-generational loss.
In Sherewal, Punjab, a mother's worst fears have been realized as her last surviving son, Jasvir Singh, was found dead on a canal bank, bringing the total number of sons lost to the region's drug epidemic to six. The 20-year-old's death, discovered on January 14th, tragically highlights the multi-generational devastation caused by 'chitta,' a powerful synthetic heroin.
Shinder Kaur, the matriarch of the family, has endured unimaginable loss over the past 13 years. Since her husband's death in 2012, she has cremated all six sons, with the latest being Jasvir in January 2026. The family recounts how Jasvir, a local laborer, reportedly died after injecting drugs with another individual, who fled the scene. Authorities have registered a case of culpable homicide against two alleged suppliers.
The community has protested against drug suppliers, demanding stricter enforcement, as those apprehended are often released. Shinder Kaur's plea is for an end to the drug trade to save other families from similar heartbreak. The younger generation also feels the profound impact, with Raju Singh's daughter expressing the deep pain and desire to prevent future tragedies.
