First Pakistani-American appointed NYPD deputy inspector

NEW YORK: The New York Police Department (NYPD) appointed its first-ever Pakistani-American deputy inspector when Adeel Rana was elevated to the post from precinct commanding officer on Wednesday.

The New York Police Department from its official Twitter handle congratulated Adeel Rana over his promotion.

WOW 😲 what a great show of support for our president @AdeelRanaNYC who was promoted to #NYPD #DeputyInspector today with such warm congratulations. The first #Pakistani #American to achieve that We are all proud of you always working in connecting community and police@NYPDnews pic.twitter.com/tj9m0zRJs5

— NYPDMOS (@NYPDMuslim) December 22, 2021

The Pakistan Embassy in the US tweeted about the development, congratulating Rana for the achievement.

📣 1️⃣st 🇵🇰🇺🇸 promoted to Deputy Inspector in NYPD
Congratulations 🎊🎉 @AdeelRanaNYC@NYPDNews 📰 pic.twitter.com/LRNWzyhpsY

— Pakistan Embassy US (@PakinUSA) December 23, 2021

Last year, Rana made history when he became the first Muslim American to be appointed as Commanding Officer of a precinct in the force’s history.

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Expressing his excitement, Captain Rana had said he was feeling proud to be able to lead the best men and women of the great department.

“Together we can make a difference. It is a historical event and a great day for America!!!” he had said.