Paan Singh Tomar

Athlete

1932 –

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Who is Paan Singh Tomar?

Paan Singh Tomar was an Indian soldier, athlete, and baghee. 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, he returned to his native village. He later gained notoriety as a Chambal Valley dacoit when he resorted to banditry after a land feud there. In 1981, he was killed by the Indian law enforcement authorities.

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Born
1932
Morena
Nationality
  • India
Lived in
  • Morena

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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