Amritsar Vigilance Bureau: IPS officer Harpreet Singh replaces suspended SSP Lakhvir Singh

December 30, 2025

Following the suspension of SSP Lakhbir Singh of the Vigilance Bureau in Amritsar, Punjab, the Vigilance Bureau has now appointed a new officer in his place. According to reports, SSP Lakhbir Singh was suspended due to allegations of corruption.

After this action, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau has now appointed Harpreet Singh IPS, Captain of Police, Vigilance Bureau, to the Amritsar range. The objective of Harpreet Singh IPS’s appointment is to make the ongoing investigations in the Amritsar range more effective and to ensure impartial investigations into corruption complaints. With his appointment, the Vigilance Bureau has also sent a message that no leniency will be tolerated regarding any corruption or irregularities.

New appointment raises hopes for transparent and rigorous investigations

Experts say that the appointment of Harpreet Singh IPS will make the Vigilance Bureau’s activities in the Amritsar range more transparent and effective. This will increase public confidence and ensure swift action in corruption cases. His experience and administrative efficiency can prove helpful in improving investigations in this range.

This initiative by the government demonstrates that a strict stance is being taken against corruption, and the Vigilance Bureau will now be more active in strengthening law and order and anti-corruption campaigns in the city.