Major Reshuffle in Punjab Police: Three Special DGPs, Six Senior IPS Officers Transferred

April 6, 2026

 Chandigarh: The Punjab Police has announced a major reshuffle at the top level, affecting three Special Directors General of Police (DGPs) and six senior IPS officers. The move aims to strengthen policing, law-and-order management, and administrative efficiency across the state.

Key appointments include Dr. Sharad Satya Chauhan, IPS, as Special DGP-cum-Chief Director of the Vigilance Bureau; Ram Singh, IPS, as Special DGP, Technical Support Services; and P.K. Sinha, IPS, as OSD for Law & Order, Punjab, Chandigarh.

Arun Pal Singh, IPS, has been appointed Managing Director of the Punjab Police Housing Corporation, while R.K. Jaiswal, IPS, will serve as ADGP NRI Affairs and ADGP Jails. Gurmeet Chauhan, IPS, has been placed at the disposal of the DGP, Punjab, with his posting to be announced later.

Officials said the reshuffle is intended to improve coordination and operational efficiency in key departments, including vigilance, technical support, housing, and NRI-related policing functions.