22-year-old Hasan Safin to become the youngest IPS officer in the country

RAJKOT: Hasan Safin, a 22-year-old boy from Gujarat, is all set to create history on December 23 by taking charge as the youngest IPS officer in the country. Safin, who comes from a humble background, hails from Kanodar village of Palanpur.

Safin had secured an all India rank of 570 in his very first UPSC attempt. When quizzed about his achievement, Sajin said, "I actually wanted to join IAS but I could not clear the exam. Hence I decided to pursue my career as an IPS officer and will use this opportunity to serve my country.” Safin is the son of Mustafa Hasan and Naseembanu, both labourers in a diamond mining unit.

According to Safin, his journey to success wasn't easy as his parents found it difficult to pay his fees due to their low incomes. He added that his mother even prepared chappatis for nearby restaurants to find extra money to fund his education.