Paan Singh Tomar - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family

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Jan 01, 1932 Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, India Died on 01 Oct 1981 (aged 49)

Indian athletics competitor

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About Paan Singh Tomar

  • Paan Singh Tomar (January 1, 1932 – October 1, 1981) was an Indian soldier, athlete, and baaghi (rebel). He served in the Indian Army, where his talent for running was discovered.
  • He was a seven-time national steeplechase champion in the 1950s and 1960s, and represented India at the 1958 Asian Games.
  • After a premature retirement from the army, Tomar returned to his native village.
  • He later gained notoriety as a Chambal Valley rebel when he resorted to violence after a land feud there.
  • In late 1981, Tomar lost his life in a shootout with hundreds of armed members of a police task force sent to capture him.

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