Hyderabad

World Boxing Champion Nikhat Zareen officially took charge as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Telangana Police on Thursday.

The ceremony took place in the presence of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President B. Mahesh Goud, Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGMREIS) President and Vice Chairman Faheem Qureshi, Telangana DGP Dr. Jitendra, and other esteemed dignitaries.

The event also marked the launch of the CM’s Cup, aimed at encouraging sports talent across the state.

Nikhat posted images of her receiving the baton for the post from chief minister and a post on X:

Honoured and deeply grateful to have been officially felicitated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Telangana @revanth_anumula sir, with the DSP post in the Telangana Police. I also extend my heartfelt thanks to the Government of Telangana for this incredible opportunity and their… pic.twitter.com/S94tSOu0Zp

— Nikhat Zareen (@nikhat_zareen) October 3, 2024

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CM Revanth Reddy congratulated Nikhat Zareen on her remarkable achievements and lauded her contribution to Indian sports, encouraging youth to follow her inspiring path.