ISC topper made DCP for a day, became father's boss
What's the story
Richa Singh, who ranked fourth across India in the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII examinations, was made the Deputy Commissioner of police (DCP) of Kolkata for a day as a reward for her achievement.
The results for the ISC exams were declared on May 7, and Richa emerged as the fourth topper with 99.25% marks.
Read on to find out more details.
Felicitation
Richa was felicitated by Commissioner of Police, Kolkata
Yesterday, Richa, a student of the GD Birla Centre for Education, "occupied" the chair of the Deputy Commissioner (South-Eastern Division) of city police from 6 am to 12 pm during the day, according to IANS.
Richa is the daughter of additional officer-in-charge of Gariahat police station, Rajesh Singh, and was felicitated by IPS officer and Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Dr. Rajesh Kumar.
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Kolkata Police tweeted about Richa's new role for the day
Congratulations Richa!!
— Kolkata Police (@KolkataPolice) May 8, 2019
Richa Singh, daughter of Insp. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Addl. OC, Gariahat PS, secured the fourth position across India at the ISC Examinations this year.
She was felicitated this afternoon by @CPKolkata , Dr. @RajeshKumarIPS for her academic excellence. pic.twitter.com/KIJ8BtCH0S
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Order him to return home early, Richa to 'subordinate' dad
When asked if she had any tasks to assign to her father since she was his boss for the day, Richa said, "I will order him to return home early."
"Can't express how happy I am. She is my 'superior' for the day. She has ordered me to return home early. I shall obey her today," said her father, Rajesh.
Other details
Richa wants to study history or sociology next
Speaking about her plans for the future, Richa said that she would like to study history or sociology.
She said she would also like to appear for the UPSC examinations.
The Class XII ISC exams were topped by two students - Vibha Swaminathan from Bengaluru and Dewang Kumar Agarwal from Kolkata - both of whom had achieved the perfect aggregate of 100%.