Gurpreet Singh Bhullar Removed as Amritsar Police Commissioner, Harmanbir Singh Given Additional Charge
Amritsar Police Commissioner Transfer: Gurpreet Singh Bhullar was removed from the post of Commissioner of Police, Amritsar, on Friday, with Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Border Range Harmanbir Singh assigned the additional charge of the position.
According to an official order, Harmanbir Singh will now oversee the responsibilities of Commissioner of Police, Amritsar, along with his existing duties as DIG Border Range. The decision comes as an administrative change within the Punjab Police setup.
Bhullar has been directed to report to the office of the Director General of Police (DGP) until further orders, as per the official communication issued regarding the change in charge.
Harmanbir Singh Takes Additional Charge of Amritsar Police
Following the order, Harmanbir Singh will handle the additional responsibility of leading the Amritsar Police Commissionerate. The order did not mention any immediate change in his existing assignment as DIG Border Range.
The appointment means Harmanbir Singh will manage the administrative and operational responsibilities of the Amritsar Police Commissioner while continuing his current role.
| Key Update | Details |
|---|---|
| Removed Officer | Gurpreet Singh Bhullar |
| Previous Post | Commissioner of Police, Amritsar |
| New Officer Given Charge | Harmanbir Singh |
| Additional Responsibility | Commissioner of Police, Amritsar |
| Existing Position | DIG Border Range |
| Bhullar’s New Direction | Report to DGP office until further orders |
Official Reason for Removal Not Announced
The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government has not yet provided any official reason behind Gurpreet Singh Bhullar’s removal from the post of Amritsar Police Commissioner.
The administrative order only confirmed the change in charge and the appointment of Harmanbir Singh for the additional responsibility. Further details regarding the reason behind the transfer have not been disclosed.
BJP Leader Ravneet Singh Bittu Questions Timing of Transfer
The removal of Gurpreet Singh Bhullar from the post of Amritsar Police Commissioner drew a reaction from BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu, who questioned the timing of the administrative change.
Taking to social media platform X, Bittu raised questions over the transfer and linked it to Bhullar’s reported remarks regarding an alleged Jantar Mantar plot. He questioned whether the officer’s statements had influenced the decision.
“The timing of Gurpreet Bhullar’s transfer is bound to raise eyebrows. Did his accurate revelations about the alleged Jantar Mantar plot trouble Kejriwal?”
Bittu’s remarks were a political reaction to the transfer order, while the Punjab government has not issued any official explanation regarding the reasons behind Bhullar’s removal.
Administrative Change in Amritsar Police Leadership
With Harmanbir Singh taking additional charge, the Amritsar Police Commissioner post has now undergone a change in leadership. The official order assigns him responsibility for the commissionerate while he continues his existing duties as DIG Border Range.
Gurpreet Singh Bhullar will remain attached to the DGP office until further orders, according to the official communication.
| Officer | Current Status |
|---|---|
| Gurpreet Singh Bhullar | Removed as Commissioner of Police, Amritsar; directed to report to DGP office |
| Harmanbir Singh | Given additional charge of Commissioner of Police, Amritsar |
Further Developments Awaited
The Punjab government has not announced any additional details regarding the administrative decision. Any further orders related to the appointment or future responsibilities of the officers will provide more clarity on the matter.
The change in leadership of Amritsar Police comes through an official order, while political reactions have emerged following the transfer.
