| 1. Rinkoo Rahee is an Indian whistleblower and public servant. |
| 2. He hails from a lower-middle-class background and encountered financial struggles while pursuing education. |
| 3. In 2008, he discovered irregularities in social welfare programs and revealed various scandals. |
| 4. Despite a serious assault, he persisted in battling corruption and unfairness. |
| 5. Committed to mentoring and assisting UPSC exam hopefuls. |
| 6. He has been associated with the We The People organization since 2012. |
| 7. In 2002, he secured All India Rank 17 in GATE. |
| 8. He was shot multiple times in 2009 after exposing the scam, resulting in a damaged jaw, loss of vision in one eye, and other injuries. |
| 9. He cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in his 16th attempt. |
| 10. He established a library and adult education center in Aligarh during his early years. |
| 11. He served as coordinator at a state-run coaching institute for IAS and IPS aspirants from the Dalit community in Aligarh. |
| 12. He cleared the UPPSC examination in his first attempt in 2004. |
| 13. Postings as PCS officer included Muzaffarnagar (2008), Shravasti, Lalitpur, Hapur, and Aligarh (Director of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar IAS-PCS Before Exam Training Centre in Madrak). |
| 14. In 2009, he was shot seven times by assailants for exposing the scam, resulting in a disfigured face, loss of vision in one eye, and hearing damage. |
| 15. Despite the serious assault, he persisted in battling corruption and unfairness. |
| 16. Due to his injuries from the 2009 attack, he received special category status and age relaxation for UPSC examinations. |
