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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Fauja Singh hit-and-run case: 'Driver was not an enemy,' says son; 'could have shown humanity'
NEW DELHI: Late marathoner Fauja Singh's son condemned the driver accused in the hit-and-run case involving his father, criticizing him for showing 'no humanity' by fleeing the scene instead of helping Singh get medical attention. "I have read that he claimed he did not know whom he had hit. However, he was a local and should have known that someone elderly had been struck by his vehicle. Had he not fled the scene and taken my father to the hospital, maybe that could have saved his life," Harvinder Singh told PTI on Friday. "He was not our enemy; he could have approached us and admitted it was him. At least for humanity's sake, he should have come forward. Now, the police have taken action in the matter and the case is in their hands," he added. The final rites for Fauja Singh, renowned as the world's oldest marathoner, will be performed at 12pm on Sunday in his native village of Beas, located in Jalandhar. Gurpreet Singh Dhillon was arrested on Tuesday night and remanded to judicial custody the next day in connection with the hit-and-run case involving Fauja Singh. Police said Dhillon had returned to Punjab just three weeks ago and confirmed his vehicle was seized. Originally from Dasupur in Kartarpur, Dhillon had gone to Canada on a tourist visa and later obtained a work permit valid until 2027. He was apprehended at his residence in Dasupur, which is close to Fauja Singh's village, Beas. Leaders across the political spectrum mourned the passing of the marathoner, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting his remarkable spirit and lasting influence in motivating Indian youth to embrace fitness. "Fauja Singh Ji was truly remarkable, inspiring India's youth with his unique personality and approach to the vital topic of fitness. He was an outstanding athlete with unwavering determination. His passing has caused great sorrow. My condolences are with his family and his countless admirers around the world," PM Modi said in a post on X.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
U.S. ‘HUMILIATES' Pakistan; Clarifies Trump Won't Visit Islamabad Before India
Who Was Fauja Singh? The Turbaned Tornado Who Defied Age Dies at 89 Fauja Singh, the legendary marathon runner known as the 'Turbaned Tornado', passed away at the age of 113 after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in his native village, Beas. Born in 1911, Singh took up running at the age of 89 and went on to complete nine full marathons, becoming an international icon of resilience, fitness, and determination. He was a torchbearer at the 2012 London Olympics and was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2015. Fauja Singh's legacy continues to inspire generations across the globe.#FaujaSingh #TurbanedTornado #MarathonLegend #SikhHero #RunningAt113 #IndianAthlete #SeniorAthlete #BritishEmpireMedal #LondonOlympics #PunjabNews #InspirationalJourney #Tribute #RestInPeace #FitnessIcon #LegendLivesOn 18.4K views | 2 days ago
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Trump Loses Cool At WSJ For Publishing U.S. President's 'Racy' Birthday Letter To Epstein
Who Was Fauja Singh? The Turbaned Tornado Who Defied Age Dies at 89 Fauja Singh, the legendary marathon runner known as the 'Turbaned Tornado', passed away at the age of 113 after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in his native village, Beas. Born in 1911, Singh took up running at the age of 89 and went on to complete nine full marathons, becoming an international icon of resilience, fitness, and determination. He was a torchbearer at the 2012 London Olympics and was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2015. Fauja Singh's legacy continues to inspire generations across the globe.#FaujaSingh #TurbanedTornado #MarathonLegend #SikhHero #RunningAt113 #IndianAthlete #SeniorAthlete #BritishEmpireMedal #LondonOlympics #PunjabNews #InspirationalJourney #Tribute #RestInPeace #FitnessIcon #LegendLivesOn 18.0K views | 2 days ago
Hamilton Spectator
13 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Man with Canadian ties arrested in India after world's oldest marathon runner dies in hit-and-run: authorities
A man with ties to Canada has been arrested in India after the world's oldest marathon runner, 114-year-old Fauja Singh, died in a hit-and-run Monday . Singh was hit by the driver of a car while walking in his village in India, according to local police in a news conference. A 26-year-old man who police said has a work permit in Canada and arrived in India recently, was arrested Tuesday. The 26-year-old didn't originally know it was Singh who he hit, police added. Singh ran in 2011's Toronto Waterfront Marathon and became the world's oldest marathon runner at age 100. Global Affairs Canada could not confirm the reports by the time of publication. Singh ran in 2011's Toronto Waterfront Marathon and became the world's oldest marathon runner at age 100 . He took more than eight hours to finish. He chose to race in Toronto because of his previous running success in the city and because Toronto seemed 'more accommodating of other cultures than some other parts of the world, where the Sikh appearance is wrongly prejudged,' he previously told the Star's Laura Stone through a translator. He ran nine marathons in total. His best was his first in Toronto in 2003, which he finished in five hours, 40 minutes and one second. With files from Mark Colley and the Associated Press. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Fauja Singh's village mourns global icon's death, to be cremated in Beas on Sunday; 114-year-old marathoner remembered for his simplicity and philanthropy
Global celebrity Fauja Singh passed away in a hit-and-run. The 114-year-old marathoner will be cremated in his village, Beas Pind, on Sunday. The village mourns the loss of a man who predicted his value would be realized after his death. BEAS PIND (JALANDHAR): Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, will be cremated in his village, Beas, on Sunday noon. The 114-year-old was a global celebrity but after his death in a hit-and-run , the sense of loss is deepening in the village and among those who knew him personally. Former panchayat member Manjit Singh told TOI on Thursday that Fauja Singh would occasionally tell his family and friends, "Mera mull mere jaan ton baad pata laggna (you will realise my worth after my death)." Village remembers big heart, kind words That has already come true. We were well aware of his celebrity status, even as he was of unassuming nature and would himself open a conversation with children in the village, but the way his death is getting attention and he took our village's name to the world, the sense of loss is getting bigger. He created history,' said Manjit. Fauja Singh's son, Harbinder Singh, a farmer, said: 'In India or abroad, if he received any money from any event where he was invited, he would donate it there itself or would give it to charity. He never brought this money to the family, and we were also happy about it. We would rather spend from our pocket on the car fuel to go to an event in Punjab, but we were very happy about him attending the events and inspiring people.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Turn Nervous Into Natural – Book a Free Demo Today Planet Spark Book Now Undo The family has a dhaba named after Fauja Singh's deceased son, Kuldeep Singh, across the highway in the land of their fields, where the iconic marathoner was going when he was hit on Monday afternoon. 'His family actively supported the farm movement, and they even gave Rs 50,000 when the farmers were sitting at the Delhi border. We knew of Fauja Singh's philanthropy as he would not take money from any event to his home but would spend it on charity,' said Harsurinder Singh, president of the Doaba Kisan Welfare Committee. He said his family had formed a family trust in his late wife Gian Kaur's name, and they would distribute books, notebooks, and uniforms to needy children in the govt primary school and govt secondary school in the village. 'He would address the children and motivate them to participate in sports and focus on studies,' Manjit said.
