Sub-Inspector, SHO of Tibba Police station suspended; Read to know why

October 1, 2025

Ludhiana, Punjab, Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma, adopting zero tolerance for negligence and unnecessary delays in responding to women’s complaints, has suspended Sub-Inspector Jaspal Singh, SHO of Tibba Police Station. Following the suspension, the SHO was transferred to the police lines and a departmental inquiry has been ordered against him.

Husband attacked wife, SHO failed to take immediate action

Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma stated that recently, a woman, Dolly, was attacked by her husband, leaving her seriously injured. This attack stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the couple. The injured woman reached Tibba Police Station and lodged her complaint with SHO Jaspal Singh, demanding immediate action, but the SHO acted negligently and delayed filing an FIR.

CP Sharma informed the media that the victim contacted him today and shared her complaint. After hearing the complaint, he immediately ordered the SHO’s suspension and his transfer to the police lines. He also directed the concerned officials to immediately record the woman’s statement and file an FIR.

CP Sharma stated that after removing SI Jaspal Singh from the post of SHO, a new SHO has been appointed at Tibba police station. “I have instructed the concerned officials to ensure that the victim receives justice immediately. Ludhiana Police is committed to ensuring justice for all, and negligence by any station house officer will not be tolerated. The SHO must provide timely justice to the complainant in accordance with the law,” he said.

Meanwhile, ACP East Sumit Sood told the media that he was unaware of the SHO’s suspension, but learned that a new SHO has been appointed at Tibba police station. He said that senior officers have instructed him to summon the woman, record her statement immediately, and ensure that she receives justice according to the law.