Punjab Police Reshuffle: 3 IPS and 3 PPS Officers Transferred; Sartaj Singh Chahal Posted as SSP Moga
The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has announced a significant reshuffle in the state police administration, transferring and posting eight officers, including two IAS, three IPS, and three PPS officers. The changes, issued through official orders from Chandigarh, primarily affect SSP-level positions across multiple districts, reflecting the government’s focus on strengthening law enforcement and administrative efficiency.
Major IPS Transfers
The reshuffle has brought notable changes among senior IPS officers:
Sartaj Singh Chahal (IPS, 2015 batch, Punjab cadre) – Transferred from SSP Sangrur to SSP Moga.
Ravjot Grewal (IPS, 2015 batch, Punjab cadre) – Appointed as SSP Sangrur, moving from his role as Joint Director (Administration), Vigilance Bureau.
Ajay Gandhi (IPS, 2018 batch, Punjab cadre) – Transferred from SSP Moga to AIG Provisioning.
These changes mark important leadership shifts in district policing, ensuring fresh administrative coordination and operational oversight.
PPS Officers Transferred
The Punjab Police Service (PPS) cadre also witnessed key transfers:
Gagan Ajit Singh – Moved from SSP Malerkotla to SSP Fazilka.
Gurmit Singh – Transferred from SSP Fazilka to SSP Malerkotla.
Sikhnaz Singh (PPS) – Earlier serving as SP Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), SAS Nagar, has now been placed at the disposal of the Vigilance Bureau.
These postings reflect a rebalancing of district-level policing responsibilities, particularly in sensitive areas such as narcotics control and vigilance.
Administrative Focus
The reshuffle is being viewed as part of routine administrative rebalancing. Such transfers are periodically undertaken by the state government to:
Improve efficiency in policing.
Strengthen governance at the district level.
Enhance coordination between departments.
Accelerate implementation of public safety and welfare schemes.
Punjab cadre officers, especially those at the SSP level, play a crucial role in maintaining law and order, and these changes are expected to bring renewed focus to district policing strategies.
With three IPS and three PPS officers transferred, alongside two IAS officers, the Punjab government has carried out a comprehensive reshuffle impacting multiple districts. The changes in Sangrur, Moga, Fazilka, and Malerkotla
