Fauja Singh hit-and-run case: NRI arrested in Punjab days after legendary marathoner’s loss of life

Punjab Police has arrested a 30-year-old Non-Resident Indian (NRI) in reference to the hit-and-run loss of life of legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh. The arrest of Amritpal Singh Dhillon, coupled with the restoration of the concerned Fortuner SUV, got here inside 30 hours of the incident that claimed the lifetime of the 114-year-old athlete.

Dhillon, a resident of Dasupur village in Kartarpur, Jalandhar, was taken into custody late on Tuesday evening and is at present present process interrogation on the Bhogpur police station. He’s anticipated to be introduced in courtroom at this time and is more likely to be taken on police remand.

In response to police, officers had compiled a listing of suspect automobiles following the incident. Late Tuesday night, authorities recognized a Fortuner SUV. Intial probe additionally revealed the car was registered within the title of Varinder Singh, a resident of Kapurthala.

Jalandhar police groups promptly proceeded to Kapurthala to query Varinder Singh. Throughout questioning, Varinder disclosed that he had bought the automotive two years previous to Amritpal Singh Dhillon, an NRI who had lately returned from Canada.

Police additionally stated that Dhillon has three sisters, and his mom resides in Canada.

Following the accident, Dhillon reportedly bypassed Jalandhar metropolis and as a substitute drove by varied villages to achieve his native village in Kartarpur, police stated.

Throughout preliminary questioning, Dhillon has reportedly confessed to his involvement. He said that he was coming back from Mukerian after promoting his telephone when his car struck an aged individual close to Bias Pind.

Dhillon claimed he was unaware on the time that the sufferer was Fauja Singh and solely learnt of the marathoner’s loss of life later by information studies.

Fauja Singh, affectionately often known as the “Turbaned Twister”, died on Monday after being struck by an unidentified car whereas out for a stroll in his native village of Bias in Jalandhar district.

Fauja Singh’s loss of life was confirmed by creator Khushwant Singh. “My Turbaned Twister isn’t any extra. It’s with nice disappointment that I share the passing of my most revered S. Fauja Singh. He was struck by an unidentified car round 3:30 pm at this time in his village, Bias, whereas crossing the highway. Relaxation in peace, my expensive Fauja,” Khushwant Singh posted on X after chatting with the marathoner’s household.

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(With inputs from Devendra Kumar.)