Shikha Patel, a resident of Bighapur in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district, has drawn attention for her reported achievement of becoming an officer in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at the age of 19. She also secured the first rank in her departmental training batch, according to the details provided, and was honoured by ED Director Rahul Navin for her performance.Her academic record includes 95.33% in the Uttar Pradesh Board examinations, with 572 marks out of 600. She reportedly secured the fifth rank across the state and the first rank in Unnao district. Her journey has also been marked by a family tragedy during the Covid 19 pandemic, when her father died of a sudden heart attack as she prepared for her Class 12 examinations.
From UP Board topper to ED training rank-holder
Patel’s academic performance had brought her recognition before her reported achievement in the central agency. Her score of 95.33% in the UP Board Class 12 examinations placed her fifth in the state and first in Unnao district, according to the information provided.Her father, Dharmendra Kumar Singh, died following a sudden heart attack during the Covid 19 pandemic, while she was preparing for her board examinations. Her mother, a schoolteacher, supported her through the difficult period.
Secures first rank in ED training
According to the details shared about her achievement, Patel secured the first rank in her Enforcement Directorate training batch. She was reportedly honoured by ED Director Rahul Navin for her performance. The Directorate’s official website identifies Navin as its Director of Enforcement.Her reported training result marks another milestone following her school-level academic performance. However, independent confirmation of her appointment, age at recruitment and claim to being the youngest-ever ED officer was not located in the sources reviewed.
Also served as SHO for a day
Patel was previously appointed Station House Officer (SHO) for a day at Bighapur police station under Uttar Pradesh’s Mission Shakti initiative, according to the information provided. During the symbolic assignment, she reportedly heard public grievances and inspected security arrangements at local banks and police outposts.Mission Shakti is associated with initiatives to promote women’s safety and empowerment in Uttar Pradesh.
What her journey highlights
Patel’s reported achievements span school examinations, departmental training and a symbolic policing assignment. Her academic record and the account of continuing her studies following her father’s death form the central elements of her story.The claims that she became an ED officer at 19 and ranked first in training should be attributed to the information supplied until official confirmation is available. The ED’s published information identifies the agency’s leadership but does not independently establish Patel’s recruitment details or a record for the youngest officer.
