Dharam Singh Uppal
| Dharam Singh Uppal | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
July 21, 1959 Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Died |
January 15, 2013[1] Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Residence | Jalandhar, Punjab |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Police officer |
| Known for | SuperintendentPunjab Police |
| Website | Punjab Police Official Website |
Dharam Singh Uppal (born July 21, 1959) is a former Indian International 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.
Uppal was also awarded with the President Gallantry Police Medal for his achievements.
References
- ↑ http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/suspended-nawanshahr-sp-dies-of-cardiac-arrest/story-CGKr0sgCLL7Zh1VvCi4UeI.html
- ↑ 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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