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Bengal Govt Appoints Woman Cricketer Richa Ghosh As DSP

By IANS News November 08, 2025 • 21:12 PM View: 689

West Bengal Chief Minister: The West Bengal government, on Saturday, appointed wicketkeeper-batter of the Indian team winning the Women’s World Cup, Richa Ghosh, as Deputy Superintendent (DSP) in the state police.

West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, personally handed over the appointment letter to her at a colourful programme at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, which was organised to felicitate Ghosh.

Ghosh was also conferred the Banga Bhushan award by the state government. The Chief Minister also handed over to her a golden bat and a golden ball on behalf of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

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