In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Punjab government has transferred five Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including four Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) across key districts. The major shake-up affects police leadership in several important regions of the state.
Key Transfers and New Postings
Gurmeet Singh, who previously served as SSP of Bathinda, has been reassigned as SSP of Pathankot district. This move places him in charge of security in the strategically important border district.
Harcharan Singh Bhullar has been transferred from his position as SSP of Pathankot and appointed as the new SSP of Bathinda district. The exchange of positions between these two officers represents one of the most significant changes in the reshuffle.
Jasmine Singh has been moved from her role as SSP of Fazilka and posted as Commandant of the 7th Indian Reserve Battalion, indicating a shift from district policing to paramilitary forces management.
Additional Officer Movements
The transfer list also includes Rohit Meena, who has been appointed as the new SSP of Fazilka district. This posting fills the vacancy created by Jasmine Singh's transfer to the IRB command position.
In another important move, Diljinder Singh Dhillon has been posted as Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police Welfare in Punjab. This position focuses on the well-being and support systems for police personnel across the state.
Implications of the Reshuffle
The transfers come as part of the Punjab government's routine administrative reshuffles aimed at bringing fresh perspectives to different districts and departments. The movement of four SSPs simultaneously indicates a significant reorganization of police leadership in key districts.
Border security considerations appear to be a factor in these transfers, particularly with the posting changes in Pathankot, which shares an international border. The government typically reviews and rotates officers in sensitive border positions periodically.
The timing of these transfers suggests the state government's continued focus on maintaining law and order while ensuring experienced officers are positioned where they can be most effective. The new postings are expected to bring different policing approaches to their respective districts.
All transferred officers are expected to assume their new responsibilities immediately following the official notification from the Punjab government. The reshuffle demonstrates the state's ongoing efforts to optimize police administration and maintain security across Punjab's diverse regions.
