In Pics: Sprinter Hima Das' 'Childhood Dream' Comes True As Assam CM Inducts Her As DSP

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International athlete Hima Das was appointed Deputy Superintendent (DSP) in Assam Police on Friday at a programme held at Sarusajai Sports Complex. Describing her feelings on the occasion, Hima said for her joining Assam police was like a childhood dream come true. Photo Courtesy: @HimaDas8 / Twitter

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal formally handed over the appointment letter to Hima in a ceremony held on Friday. Top police officers and state government officials, including the Director General of Police, were present on the occasion. Photo Courtesy: @HimaDas8 / Twitter

Das has been appointed to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police under the state's 'Integrated Sports Policy'. Chief Minister Sonowal also gave appointment letters to the newly recruited 597 sub-inspectors in Assam Police. Photo Courtesy: @HimaDas8 / Twitter

CM Sonowal wished the newly appointed sub-inspectors and their families on the occasion.  The Assam government had implemented an integrated sports policy to encourage the youth to adopt sports as a career. Photo Courtesy: @HimaDas8 / Twitter

On receiving the honor, Hima Das said, "I wanted to become a police officer since school days. My mother had the same dream. My mother wanted me to serve in Assam Police.  Everything has been achieved because of the game." Photo Courtesy: @HimaDas8 / Twitter