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IPS Officer Jagjit Singh Bawa Turns 100, Celebrated for a Century of Service

Punjab-cadre IPS officer Jagjit Singh Bawa has turned 100 years old. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav extended greetings, honoring Bawa's century of life devoted to duty and service. Bawa served in key roles including Inspector General in Punjab and as the Director of the CBI in New Delhi. Senior police officials personally visited him to convey the force's respect for his distinguished career.

Key Points: Punjab IPS Officer Jagjit Singh Bawa Turns Centenarian

  • 1951-batch IPS officer turns 100
  • Served as Punjab IG and CBI Director
  • Honored by Punjab Police DGP
  • Career spanned over three decades
  • Embodies professional and fearless policing
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Punjab-cadre IPS officer Jagjit Singh Bawa turns centenarian

Retired 1951-batch IPS officer Jagjit Singh Bawa turns 100. DGP Gaurav Yadav honors his legacy of principled policing and service as CBI Director.

"stands among its most distinguished exemplars - DGP Gaurav Yadav"

Chandigarh, Feb 21

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Saturday extended greetings and deepest respect to Jagjit Singh Bawa, a 1951-batch retired Indian Police Service officer, on turning centenarian.

"As we mark this rare milestone, Punjab Police honours and celebrates a century of life devoted to duty, honour, and service to the nation," the DGP said in a statement.

"A towering figure of the Punjab cadre of the Indian Police Service, Shri Bawa represents a generation of officers who laid the strongest foundations of professional, principled, and fearless policing," the DGP wrote on his X handle (formally Twitter), citing that the Punjab cadre has long been admired for its resilience, leadership, and national contribution, and Bawa "stands among its most distinguished exemplars".

To personally convey the respect and greetings on behalf of the entire force, Special DGP (Headquarters) S.S. Srivastava and DIG (Personnel) Amneet Kondal met the veteran officer at his residence.

Jagjit Singh Bawa was initially enlisted in the service on July 13, 1951, and had served in various districts as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and Superintendent of Police (SP) before being appointed as SSP (Ferozepur).

Jagjit Singh Bawa held several key posts as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and served as the Inspector General. He then went on Central deputation as Director CBI in New Delhi on September 27, 1977, and retired from service on February 28, 1985, after he was granted a one-year extension in service beyond the age of superannuation.

DGP Yadav remarked that through his exemplary service as Inspector General (Punjab) and the CBI Director, Bawa upheld the highest standards of integrity, institutional strength, and public trust. His life and career continue to inspire officers across generations, he added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Heartwarming to see such respect for our elders and veterans. His journey from ASP to CBI Director is incredible. We need to document and share the stories of such officers from the early years of independent India. A century of life well-lived!
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Rohit P
Salute to the officer! 🫡 The Punjab cadre has indeed produced some of the finest police officers. It's good to see the current DGP acknowledging the contributions of those who built the foundation. Hope the current generation learns from his integrity.
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Sarah B
What an amazing milestone! 100 years old and a career that spanned such critical decades for India. It's inspiring to read about public servants who dedicated their lives to the nation. Wishing him and his family all the best.
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Vikram M
While it's wonderful to celebrate such veterans, I hope this respect for senior officers translates into better systemic support for all retired personnel, not just the high-profile ones. Many struggle with pensions and healthcare. Just a thought.
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Karthik V
He served during some of the most challenging times in Punjab's history. Officers of that era had a different kind of grit. Happy to see he's being honoured. May he inspire many more to join the services with the right spirit. Jai Hind!

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