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Jagvir Singh "Jags" Panesar was the son of Suki and Nish Panesar and father of Tyrion Ahmed, as well as being the brother of Kheerat, Ash, Vinny and half-brother of Ravi Gulati. He made his first appearance on 4 October 2019. He was portrayed by Amar Adatia.

Backstory[]

On 26 October 2022, Nish recalls Jags loved the film Hook, he was convinced that if he imagined food like the lost boys did it would turn into a real life feast. Nish used to find him sitting on the floor concentration on an empty bowl, willing it to fill up. One night, when he went to bed, Nish filled that empty bowl with sweets, so when he woke he believed the magic had worked. Jags collected Pokémon cards and after his death, Kheerat gave them to his and Stacey’s son, Arthur.

Storylines[]

Kheerat Panesar and Jags Panesar first appearance

Jags and Kheerat Panesar threaten Ben.

Kheerat and Jags first arrive in Walford to confront Ben Mitchell after he steals Kheerat's car. They threaten retaliation unless the car is returned. When Ben fails to deliver, Jags kidnaps Lola Pearce and hold her hostage. Kheerat scolds Jags for his behaviour and agrees to hand Lola over after Ben promises to repay them. Kheerat threatens Ben's daughter Lexi Pearce as they are leaving.

Jags starts to have an interest in the pest control business after Walford East was reported to have an incident with a rat. He later appears at Fox & Hair and plants rat droppings whilst Sheree Trueman wasn't looking. Jags tries to convince Sheree that the salon has a rat infestation, however Sheree sees through his tactics and kicks him out.

Since Jags doesn't like how his family earns money, he stands up to Suki. Jags develops a relationship with Habiba Ahmed, although he is not happy about her wanting to keep it a secret. When he finally tells his family about their relationship, Suki doesn't seem to be happy. Jags is framed for the robbery of Ruby's Nightclub and the assault of Martin Fowler by his mother Suki. When he was sent to prison for four years, he loses weight.

Months later, the Panesars learn that Jags has gotten on the wrong side of a gang in prison, and Kheerat makes an agreement with Ben to arrange protection for him. However, Ben later calls off the protection in an act of rage, and the Panesars learn shortly afterwards that Jags has been killed in an attack in his cell.

Resident history[]

Address Years
5A Albert Square 2019-2020
Prison 2020-2021

Background information[]

  • Like his father and brothers, he has the middle name Singh. So his full name is Jagvir Singh Panesar.

See also[]

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