Punjab Government Orders Major IPS Reshuffle: Eight Senior Officers Transferred, Naresh Arora Appointed Special DGP (Human Rights)
In a significant administrative move, the Punjab government has announced the transfer and posting of eight senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers with immediate effect. The reshuffle, carried out on administrative grounds, is aimed at reinforcing critical functional divisions of the Punjab Police, including human rights, intelligence, vigilance, and security.
The transfer orders were issued by the Department of Home Affairs (Home-I Branch) through an official directive of the Governor of Punjab, duly approved by the competent authority.
Immediate Implementation and Compliance
According to the order dated January 20, 2026, all concerned officers have been instructed to assume charge at their new postings without delay. Copies of the notification have been circulated to relevant authorities to ensure strict compliance and smooth transition.
Key Focus Areas of the Reshuffle
The reshuffle impacts several crucial wings of the Punjab Police, namely:
Human Rights
Intelligence Wing
Vigilance Bureau
Security
Police Headquarters
Border Range
Welfare Wing
Personnel Branch
Detailed Transfers of IPS Officers
Naresh Arora, IPS (RR: 1994)
Previous Posting: Special DGP, Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC), Chandigarh
New Posting: Special DGP, Human Rights, Punjab, Chandigarh
Additional Charge: Special DGP, Punjab State Human Rights Commission, Chandigarh
S. S. Srivastava, IPS (RR: 1994)
Previous Posting: Special DGP, Security, Punjab, Chandigarh
New Posting: Special DGP, Headquarters, Punjab, Chandigarh
P. K. Sinha, IPS (RR: 1994)
Previous Posting: Special DGP, Intelligence, Punjab, SAS Nagar
Additional Charge: Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab
New Posting: Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab
Dr. Kaustubh Sharma, IPS (RR: 2001)
Previous Posting: ADGP, Human Rights, Punjab, Chandigarh
New Posting: ADGP, Security, Punjab, Chandigarh
Dr. Sukhchain Singh, IPS (RR: 2003)
Previous Posting: IGP, Headquarters, Punjab, Chandigarh
New Posting: IGP, Intelligence, Punjab, SAS Nagar (Head of the Intelligence Wing)
Sandeep Goel, IPS (SPS: 2011)
Previous Posting: DIG, Border Range, Amritsar
New Posting: DIG, Anti-Gangster Task Force-2 (AGTF-2), Ludhiana
Additional Charge: DIG, Border Range, Amritsar
Maninder Singh, IPS (RR: 2019)
Previous Posting: SSP, Rupnagar (Ropar)
New Posting: AIG, Welfare, Punjab
Additional Charge: SSP, Rupnagar
Kanwaldeep Singh, IPS
Previous Posting: AIG, Crime, Border Organisation, Punjab, Chandigarh
New Posting: AIG, Personnel-1, Punjab, Chandigarh
Administrative Context and Broader Implications
Periodic reshuffles are a routine aspect of police administration, designed to:
Inject fresh leadership into vital departments
Address evolving law-and-order challenges across the state
Enhance governance and accountability mechanisms
Strengthen internal security and vigilance frameworks
This latest round of transfers highlights the Punjab government’s determination to recalibrate senior police leadership at a time when the state is prioritising border security, internal stability, anti-corruption drives, and welfare initiatives for police personnel.
