Ex-DGP Bhandari passes away at 71

ID Bhandari, a 1982-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and former Director General of Police (DGP) of Himachal Pradesh, passed away on Tuesday following a heart attack at Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla. He was 71.

A native of Bilaspur, Bhandari was residing in Shimla with his family. His last rites will be performed on Wednesday at his native village in Bilaspur. During his distinguished career, Bhandari held several key posts in the state police force, including DGP, CID and Additional DGP, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau. He retired from service in 2014. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri expressed deep grief over his demise. The CM said Bhandari served the state police with diligence and dedication and his outstanding services will be remembered by the force for years to come. He also prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family.

The Deputy CM recalled Bhandari as a disciplined and principled officer who played a vital role in strengthening Himachal’s police administration. “His integrity, dedication and commitment to public service will always be remembered,” he said.