Chandigarh, June 20: In a major reshuffle, Punjab government today transferred 28 top-level IPS officers and promoted ADGP (law and order) A A Siddiqui as the new DGP of the state. Siddiqui will replace present incumbent M S Bhullar from July one, an official spokesman said here. The officers shifted included that of the ranks of ADGP, IGP and DIG. Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) ADGP S K Verma has been transferred as DGP PSHRC. He will take charge on July one.

Punjab home guards commandant general and director civil defence A P Bhatnagar has been posted as ADGP prisons. He will also take charge on July one.
Sarbjit Singh, awaiting posting, goes as Director General of Punjab-cum-Commandant General, Punjab Home Guard and Director Civil Defence in place of Bhatnagar.
Jarnail Singh Chahal, chairman Punjab Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) Patiala becomes chairman Punjab Police Housing Corporation.
Bureau Report