Vehicle that fatally hit marathoner Fauja Singh identified, driver to be arrested soon: Punjab cops

Punjap’s Jalandhar region in the world’s oldest marathon Fauja Singh’i fatally hit the vehicle was detected and the driver of the vehicle with a SUV said he would soon be arrested.

Fauja Singh was 114 years old, and Ironies could not be more tragic for the legend who took step by step while others were slowing down.

While the marathon runner was walking on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway, after being shot by the vehicle in the village of Native Prejudice, he succumbed to injuries on Monday, July 14, 2025.

“We have described the tool from a CCTV images. This is a Punjab registered Toyota Fortunener. From the accident point, we saved some parts of the vehicle’s headlight. After that we followed the vehicle.

“CCTV images, the part of the vehicle at the accident point was missing. The left side was the part of the headlight. The registration number we watched was read. PTI by phone.

“Now, our teams will catch the driver soon and save the vehicle.” He said.

He also said that CCTV images on a long extension of the highway were scanned and SUV was also noticed when one point should reach another.

After the incident, a Fir was saved against the unknown driver under the BNS section 281 (driving or riding publicly) and 105 (the murder of non -murder).

In the early hours of the day, some peasants probably said it was a SUV that hit Fauja Singh in an incident that fled. They claimed to throw 5-7 feet into the air.

In the meantime, the leaders who cut the party lines convinced the death of the marathon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unique personality and India’s youth in the inspiration of fitness, he said.

Punjab Prime Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Tuesday that the senior marathon junction made the world’s sih community proud of long -distance running.

“It is very sad to hear the death of Fauja Singh Ji, the famous Punjabi Sikh runner.

Bias Village residents mourned the death of the marathon.

Mahinder Singh, a peasant, said that the point where the accident took place would be about 400 meters from Fauja Singh’s house.

“This is a highway … He was taken to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to injuries. He said.

“He was a very good person. Everyone respected him very much,” the peasant added.

Another local Gurpreet Singh said the car was immediately taken to the hospital after hitting Fauja Singh.

Gurpreet, “We took him to the hospital … The vehicle that hit him can be SUV. He was injured in the head and other parts of the body. After the death of the whole village fell to sadness.

On Tuesday, Jalandhar police said that the efforts to watch the wrong driver who escaped after the incident were continuing.

A family member is likely to be carried out after a few days of Singh’s last rituals. PTI Tuesday.

“We have many relatives living abroad, including England and Canada. So it may take some time for them to reach,” he said.

Haryana Prime Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the news of Fauza Singh’s death was deeply sad.

“It was possible to live a healthy lifestyle and reach the age of 114, which seem impossible in today’s period, Mr. Sain said.

“The stubborn energy and message of a healthy lifestyle is a source of inspiration for all of us. Life journey will continue to inspire progress with discipline, determination and positive thought to future generations.” He said.

On Tuesday, the Punjab Assembly paid tribute to Fauja Singh. On the outcome day of the special session of the Assembly, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ravjot Singh made an offer to Singh to pay tribute to Parliament.

In the Punjab Assembly, the opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa and the Chief of State Congress Amrinder Singh Raja Warring also convinced the death of the marathon runner. “Sardar was very upset about the passing of Fauja Singh jiThe oldest marathon runner in the world. At the age of 114, he remained inspired for flexibility and hope. Punjab and the world greets its incredible life, “Bajwa X.

“Our legend was upset about the timeless death of our legend #faujossingh Ji. “It is a sacrifice for a more shocking event. We never know how long it may have lived. A valuable and famous life has been taken from us. I hope the guilty is determined and punished.” He said.

“Even 114 years old, he continued to inspire generations with his strength and commitment. However, his legacy will live in the hearts of fighters for a healthier and non -drug -free window.” He began his career as a marathon runner at the age of 89 and pushed him to a global icon status and won the nickname “Hurricane” for his durability and athletics.

Fauja Singh, who was born to a farmer family in 1911, was the youngest of the four brothers. It was the first hundreds of hundred years to completed a marathon and won more than one record while participating in international events.

The marathon, including the famous ones in London, New York and Hong Kong, continued to run and aroused awe for bright timings for more than 90 man born with weak legs.

It was one of the most memorable of his runs in 2011 when he was 100 years old. He was elected in honor of the invitation meeting in Toronto and broke several world records for the age group.

The weak man, who worn out many personal storms with his durability and “Chalhance”, had a better part of his running career in the UK and returned to his roots about three years before his retirement.

Last year, Singh joined a march to the Governor of Punjab Gulab Chand Kataria, a symbolic gesture, to spread awareness against drug addiction.