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Richa Ghosh Takes Charge as DSP and ACP in Siliguri After World Cup Win

The state appointment recognizes her role in India's Women’s Cricket World Cup victory.

Overview

  • West Bengal Police said the 22-year-old wicketkeeper officially assumed duty on Wednesday, with Director General Rajiv Kumar welcoming her.
  • She received her uniform and was inducted as Deputy Superintendent of Police with a posting as Assistant Commissioner in the Siliguri Commissionerate, with images and a welcome video released.
  • Ghosh will continue her India career after scoring 235 runs in eight World Cup matches, including 94 against South Africa and 34 in the final at Navi Mumbai.
  • Earlier honours included the Banga Bhushan, a golden bat and ball, Rs 34 lakh and a gold chain, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee handing her the appointment letter.
  • Banerjee also announced a cricket stadium to be built in Ghosh’s name on 27 acres at Siliguri’s Chandmani Tea Estate, and she is the first Bengali to win a Cricket World Cup.