NEW YORK (Diya TV) — New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has honored Captain Pratima Bhullar Maldonado, the commanding officer of the New York City Police Department’s 102nd Precinct, for her groundbreaking achievements and dedication to public safety.
Captain Bhullar Maldonado made history in February when she became the first Sikh female commanding officer in the NYPD. She is also the first South Asian woman ever to lead a precinct in New York City. She now oversees the 102nd Precinct in South Richmond Hill, Queens, which serves one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods.
Rajkumar praised the captain’s leadership, calling her “our community’s Punjabi warrior.” In a post on X, she added that Bhullar Maldonado has been instrumental in keeping Woodhaven and Richmond Hill safe, building trust between residents and law enforcement, and shattering barriers for women and minorities in policing…