Chandigarh Police Executes Unconventional Transfers via Phone Calls, Bypassing Formal Lists
In a highly unusual administrative maneuver, the Chandigarh police department conducted a series of transfers involving inspectors and station house officers (SHOs) late on Friday night and into Saturday. Remarkably, no formal transfer list was issued, marking a significant departure from standard protocol. Instead, for the first time in the city's history, all inspectors received their transfer orders directly over the phone, completely omitting the traditional official documentation process.
Speculation and Congratulatory Messages Precede Official Announcements
According to insider sources, even before any list could be released, intense discussions had already erupted within the department. Congratulatory messages were being exchanged freely, and widespread speculation was circulating regarding new postings and potential appointments as SHOs at various police stations across the city. This informal chatter highlighted the department's anticipation and the unexpected nature of the transfer process.
Key Transfers and New Postings Announced
The transfers encompassed several key personnel shifts within the Chandigarh police force. Among the notable changes:
- Narinder Patiyal, previously the SHO of Sector 3 police station, was transferred to the crime branch.
- Inspector Jaspal Bhullar was moved from the District Crime Cell (DCC) to assume the role of SHO at Sector 11 police station.
- Inspector Sher Singh was transferred from the PO Cell and posted as the SHO of Sector 49 police station.
- Inspector Ram Ratan was given charge of the PO Cell, along with additional responsibilities for the police lines located in Sector 26.
- Inspector Davinder Singh was appointed as the in-charge of the cyber police station and designated as the crime in-charge.
- Inspector Iram Rizvi was transferred from the cyber cell to the police headquarters in Sector 9.
- Inspector Chiranji Lal was assigned responsibility for the DCC Cell.
- Inspector Sanjeev Kumar, who was recently acquitted by the high court in a CBI bribe case, was posted as the SHO of Sector 3 police station.
DGP Hooda's Meeting Sets the Tone for Merit-Based Postings
The transfers were reportedly initiated following a crucial meeting chaired by Chandigarh Director General of Police (DGP) Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda, which was attended by all senior officers. During this meeting, DGP Hooda addressed postings at the Sector 34 police station, noting that numerous recommendations were being made for assignments there. He made it unequivocally clear that recommendations would not influence postings, emphasizing that officers who demonstrate honesty and dedication in their work would automatically receive favorable assignments.
Unexpected Nature of Transfers and Failed Lobbying Efforts
Sources further revealed that the transfer of these eight inspectors and SHOs came as a surprise to many within the department. Names of several other inspectors had been circulating as potential candidates for these postings, but the final decisions ultimately favored different officers. According to reliable sources, some inspectors had actively attempted to secure postings as SHOs by seeking recommendations and lobbying for support. However, none of these efforts proved successful prior to DGP Hooda's decisive intervention, underscoring the commitment to a merit-based approach in the transfer process.
