Guwahati, Jan 12: Assam boxer and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain has been appointed as DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) by the Assam government.
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday gave the appointment letter to Lovlina Borgohain who has been appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the state at a function held in Guwahati.
From the backwaters of Assam to Olympic glory, journey of Smt. @LovlinaBorgohai is inspiring. I'm elated to give her the appointment letter for the post of DySP.
I congratulate her and hope that she will inspire the youth with her achievements in sports & official work. pic.twitter.com/rrZVGnydwI
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 12, 2022
We are delighted to have you on our team, DySP @LovlinaBorgohai!
Your life journey has been nothing short of an epitome of sincerity & commitment.
We hope it’ll inspire many others to achieve.
See you on the other side of the ring! @himantabiswa @DGPAssamPolice pic.twitter.com/WVm8whQbal
— Assam Police (@assampolice) January 12, 2022
Hearty congratulations to the pride of Assam, @LovlinaBorgohai on being appointed as a DSP in @assampolice by HCM Dr @himantabiswa.
Glad to be present in the program along with Hon. Ministers, CS, DGP, officials of Assam Govt & Police, sports organisers and Lovlina's parents. pic.twitter.com/r293IUs8cp
— Atul Bora (@ATULBORA2) January 12, 2022
The DSP insignia of the Assam police were clipped on Lovlina Borgohain’s shoulders by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta.
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The ace pugilist also took oath as Assam police DSP in the function.
Lovlina became only the third Indian boxer to finish on the Olympic podium with six-time world champion M C Mary Kom and Vijender Singh.
On October 29 last year, the Assam cabinet approved the appointment of Olympic medal-winning boxer Lovlina Borgohain as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Assam police.
Earlier, ace sprinter Hima Das who is also known as ‘Dhing Express’ was appointed as DSP in the state police by the Assam government.