Veteran Journalist Swaran Singh Bhangu's wish fulfilled as body donated for medical purpose
Veteran journalist and educationist Swaran Singh Bhangu, husband of Punjabi actress Gurpreet Kaur Bhangu, passes away at 68. His body will be donated to PGIMER Chandigarh for medical research.
In a final act of selfless service, veteran journalist, educationist, and social worker Swaran Singh Bhangu has donated his body for medical research, fulfilling a pledge he made during his lifetime.
Swaran Singh Bhangu body to be donated for medical purposeSwaran Singh Bhangu, 68, passed away on June 4 following a tragic accident. According to reports, he lost his life after falling into an uncovered municipal drainage canal. While his sudden demise has saddened family, friends, and admirers, his decision to donate his body has become an inspiring example of humanity and social responsibility.
His wife, renowned Punjabi actress Gurpreet Kaur Bhangu, confirmed that her husband had expressed his wish to donate his body for medical education and research. Honoring that commitment, the family will hand over his body to PGIMER Chandigarh, where it will contribute to the training of future doctors and advancement of medical science.
About Swaran Singh BhanguSocial worker Amandeep Singh Mangat said that Swaran Singh Bhangu believed in serving society throughout his life and wanted to continue contributing even after his death. His body donation reflects the values of compassion, awareness, and public service that guided his life's work. Known for his fearless journalism and dedication to education, Bhangu served with the Punjabi daily Ajit and was the Director of Kang Memorial Academy in Bassi Gujjran. He spent decades working for social causes, rural education, and the welfare of underprivileged communities.
Friends and colleagues remember him as a man of integrity, simplicity, and kindness who always stood for the betterment of society. They say his final decision to donate his body is consistent with the principles he followed throughout his life.
Members of the public and well-wishers will be able to pay their respects on June 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Kang Memorial Institute, Bassi Gujjran. Final respects can also be paid at Adarsh Bhawan, Sri Chamkaur Sahib, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Following the tribute gatherings, his family and loved ones will take his body to PGIMER Chandigarh, ensuring that his final wish is fulfilled.