World boxing champion Nikhat Zareen joins Telangana police as DSP

Renowned Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen has reported for duty as Deputy Superintendent of Police after handing over her joining report to the Director General of Police Jitender.

Telangana DGP remarks

• We proudly welcome two-time world boxing champion and Olympic athlete,  Nikhat Zareen, as she takes on her new role as Deputy Superintendent of Police (Special Police). 
• Hailing from Nizamabad, she submitted her joining report to me today. 
• Her remarkable achievements inspire Telangana, and we look forward to her continued service to the state.

About Nikhat Zareen

Born on June 14, 1996, in Nizamabad, Telangana.

Nikhat Zareen emerged from a modest background to etch her name in the annals of Indian boxing history.

Achievements

• Nikhat Zareen’s crowning moment came at the 2022 women’s boxing world championships in Istanbul. 
• Nikhat Zareen also won gold at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham in what was her CWG debut.
• Nikhat Zareen secured a bronze at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou – her maiden appearance at the continental event.