About Dharam Singh Uppal
Lived 1959 – 2013 (aged 53). Dharam Singh Uppal was an Indian police officer and athletics competitor, known for Superintendent of Police.
Dharam Singh Uppal (21 July 1959 - 16 January 2013) was a former Indian international track and field athlete and 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 South Asian 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) in Bathinda, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala districts of Punjab. He hails from Amritsar in Punjab but residing in Jalandhar district.
Uppal was also awarded with the President Gallantry Police Medal for his achievements.
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Who was Dharam Singh Uppal?
Indian athlete and police officer (1959-2013)
When was Dharam Singh Uppal born?
Dharam Singh Uppal was born on 21 July 1959 in Amritsar.
When did Dharam Singh Uppal die?
Dharam Singh Uppal died on 16 January 2013 in Jalandhar.
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Dharam Singh Uppal was a police officer and athletics competitor.
What was Dharam Singh Uppal known for?
Dharam Singh Uppal was known for Superintendent of Police.
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Dharam Singh Uppal was Indian.
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