Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Jayanth Thinaikar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Maratha Mandal High School, Khanapur, Karnataka (1975) |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Karad Brahmin (also called Karhaḍe Brahmin) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 17/12/1989 |
Family
| Wife | Laxmi Jayant Tinaikar | ||||
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| Siblings | Jayant M. Tinaikar has three siblings. |
Career
| Known for | Being the main whistleblower of the 2003 stamp paper scam |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Jayant M. Tinaikar played a crucial role in exposing the 2003 stamp paper scam and capturing Abdul Karim Telgi. | |
| His family belongs to Tinai village near Dudhsagar Falls in the Western Ghats. | |
| Growing up, Jayant and Abdul Karim Telgi were childhood friends in Khanapur, Karnataka. | |
| Jayant's suspicions about Telgi's actions prompted him to investigate further. | |
| Despite facing skepticism, Jayant persistently tried to notify the authorities about Telgi. | |
| By providing critical information, Jayant assisted in Telgi's arrest during a planned visit to Ajmer. | |
| Jayant was honored with a Rs. 10 lakh cheque by the Director General of Police for his remarkable efforts. | |
| He penned a book titled 'The Stamp Paper Scam: One Man, 19 Years, and Telgi's Takedown'. |
