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Punjab IPS Reshuffle: Sharad Satya Chauhan Appointed New Vigilance Chief

The Punjab government has ordered a major reshuffle of six senior IPS officers. Dr. Sharad Satya Chauhan is the key appointment, taking over as the Chief Director of the state's Vigilance Bureau. PK Sinha, whom he replaces, has been posted as an Officer on Special Duty for Law and Order. Other officers, including Ram Singh and Arun Pal Singh, have been given new or additional charges in the administrative restructuring.

Key Points: Punjab IPS Reshuffle: New Vigilance Chief Appointed

  • Sharad Satya Chauhan appointed Vigilance Chief
  • PK Sinha replaced, posted as OSD Law & Order
  • Ram Singh gets additional Home Guards charge
  • Arun Pal Singh to head Police Housing Corp
  • RK Jaiswal retains NRI post with added jail charge
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Punjab government orders major IPS reshuffle, Sharad Satya Chauhan appointed Vigilance Chief

Punjab government transfers six senior IPS officers, appointing Sharad Satya Chauhan as the new Chief Director of the Vigilance Bureau.

"Dr. Sharad Satya Chauhan... has been appointed as Special DGP-cum-Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau - Punjab Home Affairs Order"

Chandigarh, April 7

In a significant administrative reshuffle in the Punjab Police, the Sharad Satya Chauhan government on Monday transferred six senior police officers with immediate effect.

According to an order issued by the Department of Home Affairs, Dr. Sharad Satya Chauhan, IPS (1992 batch), who was serving as Special DGP-cum-Managing Director of Punjab Police Housing Corporation, has been appointed as Special DGP-cum-Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab, SAS Nagar. He replaces PK Sinha.

Ram Singh, IPS (1994 batch), presently posted as Special DGP, Technical Support Services, Punjab, Chandigarh, has been given additional charge as Special DGP-cum-Commandant General, Punjab Home Guards and Director, Civil Defence, Punjab.

P.K. Sinha has been posted as OSD/Law and Order, Punjab, Chandigarh, till April 30, 2026, and will assume charge as Special DGP, Law and Order, Punjab, Chandigarh after the retirement of Arpit Shukla on April 30, 2026.

Arun Pal Singh, IPS (1997 batch), who was serving as ADGP Jails, Punjab, has been appointed Managing Director, Punjab Police Housing Corporation, SAS Nagar, replacing Dr. Chauhan.

R.K. Jaiswal, IPS (1997 batch), currently ADGP NRI, Punjab, SAS Nagar, will continue in the same post and has also been assigned additional charge of ADGP Jails, Punjab.

Meanwhile, Gurmeet Singh Chauhan, IPS (PPS:2011), DIG AGTF, Punjab, has been placed at the disposal of the DGP, Punjab, and his posting will be decided subsequently.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see PK Sinha moved to a 'waiting' post. Is this a gentle sidelining? The optics are clear. Hope the new team brings stability. Law and order in Punjab has been a concern.
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Aman W
These bureaucratic musical chairs happen every few months. Does it actually improve policing on the ground? I doubt it. The constable dealing with daily crime sees no change. Focus on grassroots, please.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it seems like a strategic move to place trusted officers in key roles ahead of important assignments. The Vigilance Chief role is crucial for public trust. Wishing them the best.
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Vikram M
Good move. Sharad Satya Chauhan has a good reputation. The police housing corporation posting is also important - our police personnel deserve good living conditions. Hope Arun Pal Singh delivers there.
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Kriti O
Respectfully, while these appointments matter, what about transparency in the process? Citizens deserve to know the criteria beyond batch and seniority. What are their specific performance metrics? Just a thought.

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