Siddharth Chattopadhyaya assumes additional charge as Punjab DGP; to focus on fight against drug trafficking

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 17

Siddharth Chattopadhyaya on Friday assumed the additional charge of Punjab Director General of Police.

According to the orders issued by the state government, Chattopadhyaya, a 1986-batch IPS officer, will also continue to hold the charge of DGP, PSPCL, Patiala, besides the additional charge as Chief Director, State Vigilance Bureau.

After assuming charge, the newly appointed DGP held a meeting with the top brass of Punjab Police.

Chattopadhyaya said that besides maintaining law and order in view of the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, he would focus on the fight against drug trafficking, human trafficking and on improving the road safety environment in the state.

The President’s Police Medal for Gallantry awardee has served in various critical and sensitive capacities in the state police during days of terrorism and on deputation at the Border Security Force.