Bihar government appoints cricketers Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar as DSPs
Indian cricket team’s fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar on Friday (July 24, 2026) have been directly appointed as Deputy Superintendents of Police (Dy SPs) in recognition of their outstanding sporting achievements. Several other National and International athletes got government jobs under “Medal Lao, Naukri Pao” scheme in Bihar.Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary handed over the appointment letter during a programme at the Urja Auditorium in Patna, organised by the Sports Department. He handed over the appointment letters to a total of 19 athletes, including international-level players like Mr.
- ▪Indian cricket team’s fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar on Friday (July 24, 2026) have been directly appointed as Deputy Superintendents of Police (Dy SPs) in recognition of their outstanding sporting achievements.
- ▪Several other National and International athletes got government jobs under “Medal Lao, Naukri Pao” scheme in Bihar.Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary handed over the appointment letter during a programme at the Urja Auditorium in Patna, organ
- ▪He handed over the appointment letters to a total of 19 athletes, including international-level players like Mr.
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Indian cricket team’s fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar on Friday (July 24, 2026) have been directly appointed as Deputy Superintendents of Police (Dy SPs) in recognition of their outstanding sporting achievements. Several other National and International athletes got government jobs under “Medal Lao, Naukri Pao” scheme in Bihar.Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary handed over the appointment letter during a programme at the Urja Auditorium in Patna, organised by the Sports Department. He handed over the appointment letters to a total of 19 athletes, including international-level players like Mr. Deep and Mr. Kumar.Bihar CM asserted that it is a matter of pride for Bihar that, for the first time, an athlete has been appointed to a high-ranking position like DSP.
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