Overview

• Police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving and are reviewing CCTV footage to trace the unidentified vehicle that struck Singh on July 14 in Beas village.
• Singh began his marathon career at age 89 and went on to complete nine full marathons and serve as a torchbearer for the Athens 2004 and London 2012 Olympics.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Singh’s unique persona and his role in inspiring youth toward fitness, while Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria hailed him as a symbol of resilience for a drug-free Punjab.
• He was rushed to a hospital in Jalandhar with severe head injuries and succumbed to his injuries at 7:30 pm IST on the day of the accident.
• His disciplined lifestyle and late-life athletic achievements turned him into a global icon of perseverance and inspired millions to challenge age limits.