Hit and run case: ‘Didn’t know I hit Fauja Singh’, says driver held for his death | India News

JALANDHAR: The driver who fatally struck iconic marathoner Fauja Singh on Jalandhar-Pathankot national highway on Monday turned out to be a Canada-returned man who sped away after leaving the 114-year-old to die, Punjab police said on Wednesday.The suspect, Amritpal Singh Dhillon (26), was arrested from his home in Dasupur village, 20km from Jalandhar, on Tuesday….

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‘He inspired youth on fitness’: PM Modi pays tribute to marathon runner Fauja Singh; calls him ‘extraordinary’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh, 114, who was killed in a road accident in Punjab.“Fauja Singh Ji was extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness. He was…

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Tragic! 114-year-old marathon runner Fauja Singh dies in road accident; Punjab Governor says ‘deeply saddened’ | More sports News

Punjab and the global running community are in mourning after news emerged that Fauja Singh, the iconic 114‑year‑old “Turbaned Tornado”, tragically died in a road accident on July 14, 2025, at his home village of Beas Pind near Jalandhar. According to multiple reports, he was struck by an unidentified vehicle while crossing the road at…

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