Punjab government transfers 65 DSPs, 97 senior police officers including 11 IPS

ANI April 6, 2025 157 views

The Punjab government has initiated a significant police personnel reshuffle, transferring 65 DSPs and 97 senior officers, including 11 IPS officials. This administrative move coincides with the state's aggressive anti-drug campaign launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign has already resulted in 3957 drug smuggler arrests and substantial narcotics seizures. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria emphasized the campaign's importance, highlighting its transformation into a people's movement against drug trafficking.

"This is just a start, now people have to take it forward in their villages" - Gulab Chand Kataria, Punjab Governor
Chandigarh, April 6: In a major reshuffle, the Punjab Government on Sunday issued transfer orders of 65 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) officers in the state.

Key Points

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Major administrative shake-up in Punjab police leadership

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Transfers ordered for 65 DSPs and 97 senior officers

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Anti-drug campaign gains momentum with public participation

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3957 drug smugglers arrested since March campaign launch

"The above officers may be relieved immediately with the directions to report at their new places of postings by April 7 and their charge assuming/relinquishing reports be sent to the office immediately," the order stated.

Another order by the Punjab government announces the transfer of 97 senior police officers, including 11 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers.

"The officers concerned are directed to join their new place of posting immediately," the order from the state government stated.

Meanwhile, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria held a 'Padyatra' on Sunday against the drug menace as part of the Punjab government's 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh' campaign.

Kataria emphasized that the state government is moving this campaign forward with strictness.

"Today's the fourth day (of the campaign), and it has become a 'Jan Yatra'. Local people are joining this campaign. Students, in large numbers, are joining the campaign. Olympic players and Arjuna awardee have also joined. It was my wish to make this a 'Jan Yatra' and not let it be confined just to a 'Governor Yatra'. This is just a start, now people have to take it forward in their villages. The state government is moving this campaign forward with strictness," the Punjab Governor said.

As part of the ongoing war against drugs 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign was launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav.

According to an official statement, since the launch of this Anti-Drug Campaign on March 1 2025, an arrest of 3957 drug smugglers after registration of 2248 first information reports (FIRs) across the state have been made and led to recovery of large amount of contrabands, including 137.7 kg heroin from the possession of drug smugglers.

The Chief Minister and the Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav directed all the Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to identify and catalogue the main drug suppliers/peddlers in their respective districts within seven days.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Big moves by the Punjab government! Frequent transfers can help prevent corruption and bring fresh perspectives. Hope this improves policing in the state 👏
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Priya M.
The anti-drug campaign is much needed in Punjab. Seeing the Governor participate in a padyatra gives me hope that officials are serious about this issue. More power to them!
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Amit S.
While I appreciate the transfers, I hope they're not just routine reshuffles. Officers should be evaluated properly before being moved to new positions.
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Simran J.
137 kg heroin seized is shocking! 😱 This shows how deep the drug problem runs. Glad to see concrete action being taken with arrests and FIRs.
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Harpreet B.
The transfers seem rushed with officers being told to report within a day. This might disrupt ongoing investigations. The government should plan these better.
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Navdeep P.
Great to see students and athletes joining the anti-drug movement! When youth lead, real change happens 💪 #DrugFreePunjab

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