Paan Singh Tomar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Indian athletics competitor
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Place of Birth: Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, India
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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