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- Girwar Singh Tomar, a havildar in the CRPF from Morena district in Madhya Pradesh, was dismissed from service in 1999 after a dispute with a senior officer and a departmental inquiry.
- He moved to a temple and lived for about two decades as a saint known as Girwar Das Maharaj, while continuing a legal battle in the High Court that began the same year.
- The High Court ruled in his favour in 2007, but a stay by the CRPF delayed matters, and a further ruling in August 2025 ordered his reinstatement.
- After he sent legal notices to officials, he was finally reinstated in August 2026 and joined duty in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, 26 years after his dismissal.
What to watch next
- Whether the reinstatement, which came only after legal notices to officials, prompts any further administrative or legal steps
- Details of his service terms and posting as he resumes duty in Bijapur after 26 years
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