Patti:Two brothers were found dead at their residence in Patti town of Tarn Taran district in the early hours of Sunday, in a suspected drug-related incident that has left their family devastated.
The deceased have been identified as Gurdeep Singh, 36, and his younger brother Sona Singh, 28. Both were sons of Jagjeer Singh and residents of Patti.
According to information shared by the family, the brothers had been struggling with drug addiction. Their mother, Surinder Kaur, and sister, Satwinder Kaur, said the two had returned to their room on Saturday night and gone to sleep while under the influence of substances. They were found dead early Sunday morning.
The family said one brother consumed heroin, commonly referred to as ‘chitta’ in Punjab, while the other was addicted to intoxicating tablets. The exact cause of their deaths has not been established in the information available.
Family Had Been Living In School Premises For Four Years
The family had reportedly been staying for nearly four years in a room inside the premises of Tarawalan School, near the block office in Patti. Both brothers worked as daily-wage labourers to support their household.
Gurdeep Singh, the elder brother, was married and had three children. Sona Singh was unmarried.
The deaths have left the family facing a double loss. Gurdeep’s three children have also lost their father, adding to the family’s distress.
Drug Addiction Raises Concern In Patti
The incident has once again drawn attention to the impact of substance addiction on families in Punjab. The deaths of two brothers from the same household have left residents of the area in mourning.
However, the precise circumstances and medical cause of the deaths would need to be established through an official investigation or medical findings.
