Sumedh Saini takes over as new Punjab DGP

Sumedh Singh Saini, a 1982-batch IPS officer, today took over as Punjab Director General of Police from Anil Kaushik.

Sumedh Singh Saini, a 1982-batch IPS officer, today took over as Punjab Director General of Police. Saini took charge from Anil Kaushik.

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Senior officers of Punjab Police were present on the occasion.

On his arrival at the Punjab Police headquarters, Saini was given a ceremonial guard of honour by a contingent of Punjab Armed Police.

After the formal take-over, a guard of honour was also given to outgoing DGP Kaushik.

Immediately after assuming charge, Saini held a meeting with senior officers from various wings of Punjab Police. Saini called upon the officers to launch an all-out drive to curb crime in general and menace of drug-trafficking in particular.