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Punjab Names Gaurav Yadav as New DGP for Two-Year Term
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🗓 09 Oct 2026, 08:02 PM
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The Punjab government has appointed Gaurav Yadav as the Director General of Police, effective immediately, with a tenure of two years.
Gaurav Yadav has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab, with a two‑year tenure starting immediately.
Yadav, who has served in various senior positions within the Punjab Police, brings extensive experience in law enforcement and administrative roles.
The Punjab government announced the appointment through a formal notification, underscoring the need for continuity and stability in the state’s policing framework.
The new DGP is expected to oversee reforms aimed at enhancing public safety and improving police-community relations across the state.
Yadav, who has served in various senior positions within the Punjab Police, brings extensive experience in law enforcement and administrative roles.
The Punjab government announced the appointment through a formal notification, underscoring the need for continuity and stability in the state’s policing framework.
The new DGP is expected to oversee reforms aimed at enhancing public safety and improving police-community relations across the state.