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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
With state honours, Punjab salutes 114-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh on his final lap
Jalandhar: Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, was cremated with full state honours in his native village of Beas near Jalandhar on Sunday. He was 114. governor Gulab Chand Kataria, chief minister Bhagwant Mann and political leaders across party lines attended the ceremony, alongside hundreds of admirers and local residents. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Fauja Singh's body was placed in a glass casket earlier in the day, allowing family members and well-wishers to pay their final respects. It was later transported in a hearse to the village cremation ground, where a Punjab Police contingent offered a ceremonial gun salute. His sons, Sukhjinder Singh and Harbinder Singh, lit the pyre. Kataria called Fauja Singh a global inspiration and recalled walking with him during an anti-drug campaign just months ago. "His stamina and spirit were unmatched," he said. Mann announced that the local govt school would be renamed in Fauja Singh's honour and his statue installed at both the village stadium and the sports college in Jalandhar. "He brought international recognition not only to Punjab but also to the Sikh community," Mann said. The centenarian athlete, who gained worldwide fame for running marathons well past the age of 100, died on July 14 after being struck by a speeding vehicle on the national highway near Beas. He was crossing the road to reach a roadside eatery named after his late son, Kuldeep Singh. Police later arrested Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, of Dasupur village, on charges of culpable homicide and rash driving. The incident has sparked renewed debate over and hit-and-run incidents. "We lost a gem to a hit-and-run tragedy. The govt should implement stricter action and policies to address the growing menace of hit-and-run cases," said Congress MLA Pargat Singh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Fauja Singh was more than a runner — an embodiment of Punjab's soul and the essence of Sikh values," he added. Several MLAs – including Congress' Pargat Singh, Rana Gurjeet Singh, Sukhwinder Singh Kotli, Hardev Singh Ladi Sherowalia, AAP's Balkar Singh, and senior SAD leader Dr Daljit Singh Cheema – along with former MLA Pawan Teenu, Jalandhar deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal, and Jalandhar range DIG Naveen Singla, placed wreaths at the pyre. MSID:: 122797745 413 |
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Hundreds gather for Fauja's final journey
Hundreds gather for Fauja's final journey JALANDHAR: A marathon's starting gun often got Fauja Singh going. Guns went off on Sunday too, those of Punjab police at a funeral with full state honours for the 114-year-old whose never-say-die spirit was cut short by an SUV's fatal knock last week. Hundreds of admirers, locals and luminaries descended on Fauja's native village of Beas near Jalandhar as sons Sukhjinder Singh and Harvinder Singh lit the pyre. The VIPs included governor Gulab Chand Kataria, chief minister Bhagwant Mann and other politicians across party lines. Fauja's body was placed in a glass casket earlier in the day, allowing many to pay their final respects. It was later carried in a hearse to the village cremation ground where a Punjab police contingent offered a ceremonial gun salute. In a message to Harvinder, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 'extraordinary' Fauja's passing had left a void 'that can never be filled'. 'Fauja Singh Ji became the first centenarian to complete the marathon successfully. That he took up long-distance running at a very advanced age speaks volumes not only for his physical fitness but, more importantly, his mental strength and resilience,' Prime Minister Modi wrote in his message. Governor Kataria echoed the theme, calling Fauja a global inspiration as he recalled walking with him during an anti-drugs campaign only a few months ago. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo 'His stamina and spirit were unmatched,' Kataria said. Mann announced that the local govt school would be renamed in Fauja's honour and his statue installed at the village stadium and a sports college in Jalandhar. 'He brought international recognition not only to Punjab but also to the Sikh community,' the chief minister said. The centenarian athlete died on July 14 after being struck by a speeding SUV as he was crossing a highway near Beas on way to a roadside eatery named after his late son, Kuldeep. Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, a Canada-based NRI visiting nearby Dasupur village, was later arrested on charges of culpable homicide and rash driving.
News18
6 hours ago
- News18
Sikh devotee dies after slipping into ditch near Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Gopeshwar, Jul 20 (PTI) An 18-year-old Sikh devotee from Punjab died on Sunday after slipping into a deep ditch on a footpath near Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, police said. The man, identified as Gurpreet Singh of Kale village in Amritsar district, was visiting Hemkund Sahib with a 90-member group, they said. Police said Singh left the main footpath leading to the Gurudwara and took an old, damaged trail that has been closed due to safety concerns. He slipped and fell into a 100-metre-deep ditch. Upon receiving information, police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and other agencies reached the spot, carried out a rescue operation and retrieved the body, they added. PTI DPT HIG OZ OZ Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
