Jalandhar, July 16 -- A Canada-based NRI has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run case that claimed the life of 114-year-old legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh, Jalandhar police said on Wednesday.

The accused, identified as Amritpal Singh Dhillon, works in Canada and had returned to India on June 23, reportedly for the construction of his house.

"The accused has been identified as Amritpal Singh Dhillon, and he is 26 years old. He works in Canada and returned to India on June 23 for the construction of his house. His sister and mother are also settled in Canada," Jalandhar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rural Harvinder Singh Virk said.

"The incident took place on July 14, and after hitting Fauja Singh, he fled fro...