Nawanshahr/Makandpur, 15 November (Jatinderpal Singh Kaler):- Inderjit Bhanot (90), a well-known personality of the region and father of senior journalist Sanjeev Kumar Happy Bhanot of Makandpur, passed away. His last rites were performed today with full respect and reverence at the cremation ground in his native village, where his son lit the funeral pyre.
A large number of sarpanches, panches, members of the journalist fraternity, political leaders, relatives, friends and well-wishers from across the region gathered to bid him a final farewell. Every eye was moist, and people remembered Inderjit Bhanot for his simplicity, friendly nature and humanity.
Inderjit Bhanot lived his entire life in a very simple manner. By profession, he was a halwai (traditional confectioner). He ran a shop in the village and, besides managing the shop, also worked as a halwai at weddings. Recalling those days, family members said that there was a time when he and his father used to cycle all the way to Lahore to undertake wedding catering work. This itself reflected his hard work, dedication and simple way of life.
His greatest quality was that he had never quarrelled with anyone. Love, respect and speaking kindly to everyone were the hallmarks of his personality. People of all ages respected him and considered him one of their own.
Those present on the occasion said that personalities like Inderjit Bhanot never truly die; through their good deeds and cherished memories, they continue to live in people's hearts. His passing has left an irreparable loss not only for his family but also for the entire region.
In the end, everyone prayed for peace for the departed soul and expressed their condolences to the family, wishing them strength to accept the Divine Will.
