114-year-old veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh dies in highway accident in Jalandhar

His demise was confirmed by writer #Khushwant Singh, who spoke to #Fauja Singh’s members of the family.

#Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator, #Gulab Chand Kataria, mentioned he was “deeply saddened” by the passing away of #Fauja Singh.

“Deeply saddened by the passing of #Sardar #Fauja Singh Ji, the legendary marathon runner and image of resilience. At 114, he joined me within the ‘Nasha Mukt, Rangla #Punjab’ march with unmatched spirit.

His legacy will proceed to encourage a drug-free #Punjab. #Om Shanti Om,” the governor posted on X.

#Fauja Singh’s biography, ‘The Turbaned #Tornado’, was written by #Khushwant Singh, a former state data commissioner of #Punjab.

“My Turbaned #Tornado is no more. It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my most revered S. #Fauja Singh. He was struck by an unidentified vehicle around 3:30 pm today in his village, Bias, while crossing the road. Rest in peace, my dear Fauja,” Khushwant posted on X.

When contacted, #Khushwant Singh mentioned that he had spoken with #Fauja Singh’s members of the family, who confirmed the information of his loss of life.

Following the highway accident, #Fauja Singh, the long-distance runner, was taken to a personal hospital in #Jalandhar, the place he succumbed to accidents.