Punjab News: The Punjab government on Friday removed Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar from his post. In his place, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harmanbir Singh of the Amritsar Border Range has been given additional charge of the Amritsar Police Commissioner until further orders. The government has not yet appointed a new permanent Police Commissioner.
This administrative change is being considered a significant decision in the state. However, the government has not yet clarified the reason for Gurpreet Singh Bhullar’s removal from his post.
The government did not provide information on the reason for the removal.
The order issued by the state government only states a change of charge. Officials did not specify whether this decision was part of a routine administrative reshuffle or was taken for any specific reason. Furthermore, no official announcement has been made regarding Gurpreet Singh Bhullar’s next appointment. Therefore, it is unclear whether he will be transferred to another position or will remain on the waiting list for the time being.
Gurpreet Singh Bhullar has been in the news recently.
Gurpreet Singh Bhullar recently came into the spotlight due to a viral video clip. An edited video of his press conference was widely shared on social media, sparking numerous discussions. However, the Amritsar Police later issued an official clarification on the matter, stating that the viral video was edited and did not reflect the true context of his statement.
Amritsar Police Clarified on Viral Video
According to the Amritsar Police, the press conference video that went viral was related to the disclosure of a terrorist and criminal module. Police stated that during the investigation, it was revealed that the accused had conducted a recce of the Jantar Mantar area. Police clarified that nowhere in the press conference did it mention that the accused were involved in any protests. Police stated that the statement in the viral video was presented out of context, leading to confusion.
Warning of action against those spreading edited content
Amritsar police had stated at the time that misrepresenting facts was misleading the public. They also warned that legal action would be taken against those spreading edited and misleading content. Police emphasized that any official statement should be viewed and shared in its full context to avoid misunderstanding.
All eyes on new orders
For now, Harmanbir Singh will assume additional charge as Amritsar Police Commissioner and will discharge this responsibility until further orders. Further official announcements from the government are awaited regarding Gurpreet Singh Bhullar’s new posting and the appointment of a permanent Amritsar Police Commissioner. Everyone is closely monitoring the administration’s next action and new orders regarding this entire incident.