Chandigarh: The Chief Minister of Punjab, Capt Amarinder Singh presented a cheque of Rs 5 lakh to the cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar.

Chandigarh: The Chief Minister of Punjab, Capt Amarinder Singh presented a cheque of Rs 5 lakh to the cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar. He congratulated her for his brilliant performance of 171 not out against Australia. 

Capt Amarinder Singh said that Harmanpreet Kaur bagged laurels for the state and she is the source of inspiration for girls. He said, "I'm sure her talent would inspire lakhs of young girls."

Even the Chief Minister told that the authorities started the process of appointing Harmanpreet Kaur as DSP in Punjab plolice.  

The chief minister directed DGP Suresh Arora to complete the necessary formalities for Harmanpreet’s appointment and said her training could be completed later. Captain Amarinder said he wanted to keep the talented young woman, currently working in the Union Railways Ministry, in Punjab.

He assured Harmanpreet that he would take up the issue of waiver of her employment bond with the railways ministry so that she can join Punjab Police at the earliest, while continuing to pursue with her career as a cricketer.