The Punjab government has elevated five IPS officers of the 2011 batch to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), while keeping one officer’s case pending due to disciplinary proceedings.
Promoted Officers
The following officers have been granted provisional promotion:
Nanak Singh
Gaurav Garg
Deepak Hilori
Gurmeet Singh Chauhan
Naveen Saini
Key Conditions Attached
Nanak Singh & Deepak Hilori: Will receive financial benefits only after completing Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP) Phase.
Gurmeet Singh Chauhan & Naveen Saini: Promotion subject to seniority review and possible revision of year of allotment by MHA.
Gaurav Garg & Deepak Hilori (on central deputation): Granted notional promotion—actual benefits applicable only upon rejoining Punjab cadre.
One Case Under Sealed Cover
Vivek Sheel Soni’s promotion has been withheld due to ongoing disciplinary proceedings.
His case will be reviewed only after the conclusion of the inquiry.
Legal & Administrative Caveats
The promotions remain provisional, pending:
Court orders (if any writ petitions are filed)
Compliance reports submitted to the Punjab & Haryana High Court
