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Deepti Sharma, Now a UP Police DSP, Felicitated in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh announced a ₹1.5 crore reward as officials highlighted the state’s sports policy in her rise from World Cup standout to police officer.

Overview

  • Wearing her DSP uniform, Deepti Sharma met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence and posed for photographs with her family.
  • At the UP Police Headquarters, DGP Rajeev Krishna presented her with a bouquet and a commemorative memento in the presence of senior officers.
  • The state cabinet formally congratulated the Indian women’s team and declared a ₹1.5 crore cash award for Sharma.
  • Sharma was named Player of the Tournament at the home Women’s ODI World Cup after scoring 215 runs and taking 22 wickets.
  • Officials credited Uttar Pradesh’s sports policy and noted her appointment under the sports quota, while Sharma called joining the force a proud milestone.