SSP Transfers 250 Police Personnel in Major Reshuffle to Strengthen Drug Crackdown
In a sweeping and unprecedented move, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Aditya has transferred 250 police personnel in a single day as part of a comprehensive plan to overhaul the district police force. Many of those transferred had been stationed at the same location for years.
The reshuffle is part of a dual-pronged strategy aimed at long-overdue rationalisation within the police department and intensifying efforts to combat heroin trafficking in the border district.
This mass transfer marks a first-of-its-kind operation in the district, with reports suggesting more changes may follow. Most of the personnel have been reassigned across the district’s 12 police stations to bolster their strength, while the remaining have been moved to Police Lines.
Among those shifted are three Station House Officers (SHOs): Gurmeet Singh (Gurdaspur City), Onkar Singh (Behrampur), and Mohan Lal (Puranashala). Additionally, the officer in charge of the Jaura Chhattran police post has been relieved of duty. Officially, these changes are attributed to the officers’ inability to effectively trace, prevent, and detect crime. However, sources suggest their close political affiliations were hindering their professional performance.
The entire operation was reportedly planned discreetly over several days, with the final list of transfers kept confidential until execution.
An SP-rank officer commented, “The department has been cleansed of stagnation. Many personnel had become too comfortable in one place, and no previous leadership had the resolve to initiate such sweeping changes. This move may have surprised many, but it was a long-overdue necessity. Our anti-drug operations will now enter a new phase of intensity.”
Concerns had been growing about the district’s inadequate response to threats from Pakistani drones and the trafficking of heroin, particularly in high-risk zones like Dorangla, Behrampur, and Kalanaur. These areas are known hotspots for drone activity originating from Pakistan, delivering heroin manufactured in Afghanistan. Most of the officers stationed in these vulnerable areas have now been replaced, giving the force a “fresh look.”
SSP Aditya maintained a measured stance, stating that the transfers were the result of a performance-based review system. “We assessed officers on multiple criteria, including their contribution to the fight against drugs, handling of public grievances, backlog of complaints and investigations, and overall performance in crime control. Those who met the benchmarks have been retained; the rest have been reassigned,” he said.
In a positive reinforcement move, 60 officers have also been awarded certificates of appreciation for exemplary service.
This extensive reshuffle marks a decisive shift in the district’s policing strategy, signaling a renewed commitment to law enforcement and drug control.
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