Dharam Singh Uppal (born 21 July 1959) is a former Indian international track and field 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)[1] in Bathinda, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala districts of Punjab. He hails from Amritsar in Punjab but residing in Jalandhar district. Template:Citation needed
Uppal was also awarded with the President Gallantry Police Medal for his achievements.Template:Citation needed
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- ↑ ID incomplete: Punjab man's quest for his identity. Two Circles(7 August 2009).