Suresh Arora replaces Sumedh Saini as Punjab DGP

Chandigarh, 25 Oct. 2015 – Badal Govt Today transferred Dgp Sumedh Singh Saini. Suresh Arora replaces Sumedh Saini as New Punjab DGP.Arora, a 1982-batch IPS officer, was currently serving as the Director General of Police-cum-Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau. He played a crucial role in fighting terrorism. He was posted as the SP (Headquarters), Amritsar, during Operation Black Thunder I and as the SSP, Amritsar, at the time of Operation Black Thunder II. He has served as the SSP in almost all districts, besides serving as the DIG, CM Security, after the assassination of then CM Beant Singh. A postgraduate in law from the University of London, Arora has won various gallantry medals and awards, including the President’s Meritorious Medal, the Distinguished Service Medal and the Prakram Medal. Suresh Arora, a 1982-batch IPS officer, was currently serving as the DGP-cum-Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau. He has served as the SSP in almost all districts of the state and had played a crucial role in fighting terrorism in the state. He was posted as the SP (Headquarters), Amritsar, at the time of Operation Black Thunder I and as the SSP, Amritsar, at the time of Operation Black Thunder II.