More than a year after he miraculously survived nine bullet injuries he received during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, CRPF commandant Chetan Kumar Cheetah has once again joined active duty.

Cheetah, who was awarded the Kirti Chakra, the second highest peacetime gallantry medal last Independence Day, has joined the CRPF’s directorate at CGO Complex for the moment and is waiting for a posting.

Officials said that for now, Cheetah will be given office related work as he has not completely recovered to go back to combat duties.