Fauja Singh was given the fire to the sons, CM Mann reached the rite and his granddaughter wept during the last darshan. Fauja Singh’s file photo in inset.
Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest 114 -year -old athlete, merged into the five elements on Sunday. He was given a final farewell with state honors in his native village Beas Pind in Jalandhar, Punjab. His sons lit him.
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The body was kept for the last darshan from 9 am to 12:30 pm, after which the last journey was taken out. This was followed by cremation at the crematorium of the village.
Many leaders including Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria arrived to pay tribute. A condolence message was also sent to the family from the Prime Minister’s Office. Talking to the media, the CM said that Fauja Singh’s fetish will be set up in the village stadium.
Fauja Singh, a 114 -year -old athlete, was hit by Fortuner rider NRI Amritpal Singh Dhillon (27) while crossing the highway 120 meters from his house. He was badly injured in this and died during treatment.
Jalandhar Dehat police arrested Fortuner (PB20C-7100) near Bhogpur and NRI Amritpal Singh from Kapurthala, 30 hours after the accident. After presenting him in court, the police sent him to jail.
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The body of Fauja Singh kept for the last darshan and his granddaughter cried after seeing him.
People took out the last visit to the crematorium.
Fauja Singh was cremated with state honors.
CM attended the funeral, some important things
- School and stadium will get Fauja Singh’s name in the village: CM Bhagwant Mann said that the village panchayat has decided that the village school will now be named after Fauja Singh. Also, his fetish will be installed in the village stadium.
- Fauja Singh’s big contribution against drug addiction: The Chief Minister said that Fauja Singh played an important role in the war against drugs. He also had several conversations with him. His contribution cannot be described in words. At the same time, CM also mentioned the road safety force constructed in the state to prevent road accidents.
Governor Gulab Chand said- take the youth learn Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said that Fauja Singh was 114 years old. From their long life, youth should learn that discipline and restraint is necessary to stay healthy.
Kataria said that Fauja Singh also joined it when he took a journey against drug smuggling in Punjab. He walked for a full kilometer. When they stopped them, they stopped. They were also impressed after seeing this.
He paid tribute to Fauja Singh and said that his life will always be inspiring.
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