Fauja Singh's cremation to be held in Beas village on Sunday

The cremation of Fauja Singh, the legendary marathon runner who passed away at the age of 114, will take place on Sunday at 12 pm in Beas village, his birthplace.

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According to his family, Singh had expressed a wish for his final rites to be conducted in his native village.

Harvinder Singh, Fauja Singh's son, told The Tribune, "My sister has already arrived, and my brother will reach today. The cremation will be held thereafter. The family is devastated."

He further added that the family of the accused had also visited him. "They came to see me yesterday and offered their condolences. They said the accused panicked after the incident, which is why he fled the scene," Harvinder said.

In one of his past interviews with media, Fauja Singh had shared that he remained active by walking daily within his village. "I avoid going on the roads as it can be dangerous, so I stay within the village," he had said.

He was struck by a car while walking toward a local dhaba in the village.