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NRI Driver Arrested in Fauja Singh Hit-and-Run, Fortuner Seized

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An NRI from Canada, Amritpal Singh Dhillon, was arrested for allegedly hitting and killing 114-year-old marathon legend Fauja Singh in Punjab, with police identifying his car through CCTV footage. Fauja Singh, known as 'Turbaned Tornado', was a renowned marathon runner who inspired many with his achievements, including being the oldest marathon finisher at age 101. The incident has drawn significant attention, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to Singh.

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  1. NRI Driver Arrested In Fauja Singh Hit-And-Run Case, Fortuner Seized  NDTV
  2. World's oldest marathoner hit by car, dies at 114  ESPN
  3. World’s oldest marathon runner dies in a hit-and-run at 114  CNN
  4. Fauja Singh, ‘world’s oldest marathon runner’, dies in road accident aged 114  The Guardian
  5. Fauja Singh hit-and-run: Accused NRI driver arrested in death of world’s oldest marathon runner; Fortuner  Times of India

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