Jalandhar: The cremation of legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh, who passed away at the age of 114, will take place on Sunday, July 20, at 12 pm in Beas village, his birthplace.
According to Fauja Singh’s family, Fauja had expressed a wish that his final rites be conducted in his native village. Harvinder Singh, Fauja Singh’s son, said that his sister has already arrived here and his brother would reach on Friday.
Harvinder said the family of the accused had also visited him. “They came to meet me on Thursday and offered their condolences. They said the accused panicked after the incident and fled,” he said.
In one of his past interviews, Fauja Singh, who died after being struck by a car while walking towards a dhaba in the village, had said that he remained active by walking daily in his village. “I avoid going on the roads as it can be dangerous. So I stay within the village,” he had said.
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