Major Reshuffle in Punjab Police: 22 IPS Officers Transferred, Promoted

January 10, 2026

Chandigarh: The Punjab government on Friday carried out a major administrative reshuffle in the Punjab Police, ordering the transfer and posting of 22 IPS officers with immediate effect. Several officers have also been promoted to higher ranks, including ADGP, IG, and DIG, as part of the overhaul.

According to the orders issued by the Department of Home Affairs, the reshuffle affects key wings such as Human Rights, Intelligence, Counter Intelligence, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Vigilance Bureau, Traffic and Road Safety, and district policing.

Key Highlights

• Naresh Kumar (IPS, 1994 batch) has been posted as Special DGP, Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC), Chandigarh.

• Amardeep Singh Rai (IPS, 1994 batch) will continue as Special DGP, Traffic and Road Safety, with additional charge of Public Grievances Division.

• Kaustubh Sharma (IPS, 2001 batch) has been promoted to ADGP and posted as ADGP, Human Rights, Punjab.

• Jagadale Nilambari Vijay (IPS, 2008 batch) has been promoted to IG and posted as IGP, ANTF, while retaining additional charge of Faridkot Range.

• Rajpal Singh (IPS, SPS-2008) has been promoted to IG and appointed IGP, Crime, Punjab, with additional charge of IGP PAP-II.

DIG-Level Promotions

A significant number of officers from the 2011 and 2012 batches have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and posted in strategic roles. These include assignments in Internal Security, Intelligence, ANTF, Personnel, Social Media, Crime, Vigilance Bureau, and Border Range.

The government has directed all officers concerned to join their new postings immediately. The orders were issued with the approval of the competent authority and signed by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Alok Shekhar.