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Chandigarh: At times when many of us choose sleep over waking up early, 88-year-old retired DIG Inderjit Singh Sidhu is setting an example for society by transcending the normal. Retired IPS officer Inderjit Singh Sidhu, who served as DIG, starts his morning by leading a cleanliness drive on the streets of Chandigarh. Former DIG’s action came to light when his video got viral on social media, in which he can be seen pulling a cart and picking up garbage from the road.
Most people of his age either prefer rest or morning walks. Defying the norm, retired IPS officer himself collects garbage in a cycle cart in Sector 49. Without missing a day, he can be seen on roads at sharp six with a resolution to keep the surroundings clean.
At this age, whenever he gets time, he starts cleaning the streets. His commitment and dedication inspire people of all age groups to do their bit to keep the surroundings neat.
Mr Sidhu was disappointed as ‘The City Beautiful’ Chandigarh missed the first spot in 2024-25 Swachh Survekshan. He believes that if every citizen contributes in his own way, Chandigarh can easily achieve the top rank.
Inderjit Singh Sidhu was particularly upset with Chandigarh’s relatively poor ranking in the annual survey of cleanliness. He felt that the city, known as the ‘Beautiful City’, should aim for the top spot in the cleanliness rankings. While he considers his contribution small, he says he is doing everything his age and physical strength allow.
“I will continue to do this for the betterment of the city as long as I am alive”, said Inderjit Sidhu. On support from his family, he said that his family wholeheartedly supports his efforts to keep the city clean.
Who is Inderjit Singh Sidhu?
Let us tell you that after retiring from the Punjab Police as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in 1996, Inderjit Singh Sidhu has been living in the IAS-IPS Officers Cooperative Society in Sector 49.
He used to feel disturbed by the sight of garbage scattered along the roads. Initially, people called him crazy and made fun of him, but their comments never wavered his determination to clean up the environment.
He started filling the garbage in the unused carts of the sanitation workers and dumping it in the right places. His determination eventually started inspiring others and now a large number of locals have come forward to support his initiative.
Warrior of Streets: Anand Mahindra
Industrialist Anand Mahindra lauded the efforts of Inderjit Singh Sidhu. Calling him the warrior of streets, he said, “In a world often obsessed with youth and speed, his slow but steady footsteps tell us that Purpose doesn’t retire. Service doesn’t age.”
This clip which was shared with me is about Shri Inder Jit Singh Sidhu of Chandigarh.
Apparently, every morning at 6 AM, in the quiet streets of Chandigarh’s sector 49, this 88-year-old retired police officer begins his day in service.
Armed with nothing but a cycle cart and… pic.twitter.com/pkDlptoY8f
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 22, 2025
