Overview

• Singh was struck while walking near Beas Pind in Punjab and died of severe head injuries at age 114
• Officer Preet Singh said local police are examining footage from nearby cameras to clarify how the accident occurred
• His biographer Khushwant Singh confirmed the death after speaking with family members
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute on social media, calling Singh an extraordinary athlete and source of inspiration
• The running club Sikhs In The City announced a series of commemorative events to honor Singh’s legacy