Punjabi writer Raj Kumar Garg dies at 70

Parvesh Sharma

Tribune News Service

Sangrur, July 22

Renowned Punjabi writer Raj Kumar Garg (70) breathed his last at PGI Chandigarh on Tuesday evening after battling multiple diseases. His body was consigned to flames at Sangrur on Wednesday.

“The death of Garg is big loss as he contributed immensely to promote Punjabi literature. He was working as secretary of Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha (Sekhon), convener of Novel school and Patron of Punjabi Sahit Academy, Ludhiana,” said Bhagwant Singh, spokesperson of Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha (Sekhon).

Singh added Garg was known for his “Jat Di June” novel, while his other works include Tibiya Vich Vagda Dariyan, Paudiyan, Jigra Dharti Da, Aape Arjun Aape Sarthi, Suraj Kade Marda nahi, Tati Ret, Fikar Aapo Aapna and Chanan Di Udeek.

He also wrote four story books Bhalamanas Kaun, Neelkanth Di Udeek, Paro and Raat Da Chehra.

“Today, we organised a small gathering to mourn the demise of Dr Garg while taking care of social distancing due to the spread of Covid-19. He retired as assistant professor of agriculture subject from Akal College, Mastuana Sahib,” said Singh.

Various personalities of the literary world, including  Swaraj Singh, Pawan Harchandpuri,  Gulzar Singh Shaunki, Desh Bhushan, Ravinder Bhatal, Narwinder Singh Kaushal, Devinder Kaur , Joginder Singh Nirala, Sandhu  Varianvi, Jagraj Dhaula, Rahul Rupal, Arvinder Kaur Kakra, Krishan Betab have mourned the demise of Garg.