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Dharam Singh Uppal | |
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| Born | 21 July 1959 |
| Died | 15 January 2013[1] |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Police officer |
| Known for | SuperintendentPunjab Police |
| Website | Punjab Police Official Website |
Dharam Singh Uppal (born 21 July 1959) is a former Indian international track and field athlete and presently a Superintendent of Police in Punjab. He was in the field event of men's 800 m and 1500 m race and won several medals for the country as well as state. He represented India in Asian games and SAF games. Due to a major accident, he could not carry on with his sports and joined Punjab Police. He had been posted as a DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police)[2] in Bathinda, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala districts of Punjab. He hails from Amritsar in Punjab but residing in Jalandhar district. [citation needed]
Uppal was also awarded with the President Gallantry Police Medal for his achievements.[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Suspended Nawanshahr SP dies of cardiac arrest". Hindustan Times. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- ↑ Bariana, Parminder Singh (7 August 2009). "ID incomplete: Punjab man's quest for his identity". Two Circles. IANS. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
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