Explained: Why Fauja Singh was so popular, how he died, and who’s the accused

Explained: Why Fauja Singh was so popular, how he died, and who’s the accused

Legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh, known as the Turbaned Tornado, died at 114 in a tragic hit-and-run accident in Punjab. Police arrested NRI Amritpal Singh Dhillon for the incident and has seized the vehicle that was involved.

Fauja Singh was killed on Monday after being hit by a speeding SUV. Image: Reuters/X