Punjab Police Identify Vehicle Involved in Fatal Accident of Marathoner Fauja Singh, Driver to be Arrested Soon

The vehicle that fatally hit 114-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh in Punjab has been identified as a Toyota Fortuner. The driver will be arrested soon, according to police. Fauja Singh succumbed to injuries after being hit by the vehicle while walking on the highway. The police tracked down the vehicle using CCTV footage and recovered fragments of the headlight.

The vehicle that fatally struck 114-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh in Punjab has been identified as a white Toyota Fortuner. Police sources have confirmed that the driver is currently being sought for arrest. The incident occurred on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway, where Singh was walking and was hit by the vehicle, leading to his eventual death from injuries.

Investigators used CCTV footage to track down the Toyota Fortuner, which was registered in Punjab. The vehicle is believed to have sped away from the scene after hitting Singh. Police have formed multiple teams to identify and apprehend the driver. Fragments of the headlight were recovered from the scene, which are being analyzed to aid in the investigation.

Fauja Singh, widely known as the 'Turbaned Tornado,' was a global icon in the world of marathon running. He was born in 1911 and lived through significant historical events, including two world wars and India's partition. Singh moved to England in the 1990s and took up running in his late 80s after the death of his wife and son. He participated in several marathons and was a torchbearer for the 2004 Athens Games and the 2012 London Olympics.

The tragic incident has sparked widespread grief and tributes from various quarters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge have both paid their respects to Singh, highlighting his exceptional determination and the inspiration he provided to the youth of India.

The investigation into this fatal incident is ongoing, and police are working diligently to bring the accused to justice. The recovery of the headlight fragments and the identification of the vehicle are crucial steps in the ongoing investigation.

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