Punjab CM condoles former DGP KPS Gill’s death

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 26

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Friday offered his condolence on the death of former state DGP KPS Gill, recalling his invaluable contribution to bringing peace back to the state from the grip of militancy.

The chief minister said Gill’s role in restoring peace and stability to Punjab cannot be undermined or forgotten, and he continues to be emulated by police and security personnel around the country, as an example of how the most complex of problems can be resolved with grit and determination.

Expressing his heartfelt sympathies for the bereaved family, the chief minister said his thoughts and prayers were with them in their hour of grief.

State Health Minister Brahm Mohindra also expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of KPS Gill.

In a condolence message, Mohindra said KPS Gill was a committed and decorated police officer who served twice as the Director General of Police in Punjab. He termed KPS Gill as an honest, brave, highly efficient and upright officer.

Sad loss. #KPSGill contribution in fighting terrorism and restoring peace to Punjab cannot be forgotten. My prayers with bereaved family.

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) May 26, 2017

Gill, who served as DG CRPF besides holding the important post of DGP Punjab, was also Advisor (Security) to the Government of Chhattisgarh for a year in 2006-07.

Condolences on the passing away of Former Punjab Police Chief brave KPS Gill at the age of 82 RIP!! pic.twitter.com/9oEKXCBtKd

— Punjab Congress (@punjabpcc) May 26, 2017