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Kashmir-Born IPS Officer Appointed SSP of Bathinda, Punjab
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 12:46 PM
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An IPS officer hailing from Kashmir has been appointed as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for Bathinda district in Punjab, marking a significant transfer within the Indian Police Service.
The Punjab Police Department announced that an IPS officer, originally from Kashmir, will take charge as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for Bathinda district.
The officer, whose name has not been disclosed in the brief, is expected to assume responsibilities in the coming days. His appointment follows a routine transfer process that aims to bring experienced leadership to the district.
Bathinda, a key district in Punjab, has seen a series of administrative changes in recent months. The new SSP will oversee law‑and‑order matters, crime prevention, and coordination with local authorities.
The Home Department confirmed the transfer and emphasized the officer’s track record in handling complex policing challenges. No further details about his prior postings were released at this time.
The officer, whose name has not been disclosed in the brief, is expected to assume responsibilities in the coming days. His appointment follows a routine transfer process that aims to bring experienced leadership to the district.
Bathinda, a key district in Punjab, has seen a series of administrative changes in recent months. The new SSP will oversee law‑and‑order matters, crime prevention, and coordination with local authorities.
The Home Department confirmed the transfer and emphasized the officer’s track record in handling complex policing challenges. No further details about his prior postings were released at this time.