Quick Info
| Profession | Shooter, Army Service |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/08/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Sankhuwasabha District, Nepal |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" |
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| Weight | 56 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
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| College | Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Ethnicity | Nepalese |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Name |
Family
| Father | (Served Indian Army, Died in 2006) |
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| Mother | (Farmer) |
| Siblings | Jitu is 4th among 5 siblings |
Career
| Shooting |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was a farmer in his village before joining the Indian Army. | |
| 2. His father passed away in 2006. | |
| 3. He is currently serving in the Indian Army as a Naib-Subedar in the "11 Gorkha Rifles" regiment. | |
| 4. He enlisted in the Indian Army in 2006 and rose through the ranks due to his shooting accomplishments. | |
| 5. In 2010, he experienced a performance decline and was returned to his unit from AMU, Mhow (Indore) for training, but later recommenced training after improved performances. | |
| 6. He holds the rank of Honorary Captain in the Indian Army. | |
| 7. He represented India at the 2016 Rio Olympics in 10m air pistol and 50m pistol events. |