Malerkotla, September 3, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Harkamalpreet Singh Khakh, PPS, on Thursday assumed charge as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Malerkotla, in compliance with the orders issued by the Punjab Government’s Home Affairs Department.
Prior to his new posting, Khakh was serving as Additional Inspector General (AIG), NRI Wing, Jalandhar. He was also holding the additional charge of Commandant, ISTC, Kapurthala, and Commandant, 7th Battalion Punjab Armed Police (PAP), Jalandhar.
On his arrival at the SSP office, Khakh was accorded a Guard of Honour by the Malerkotla Police. Senior police officers, including SPs, DSPs and SHOs, were present to welcome him.
After taking charge, the SSP reviewed the overall law and order and crime situation in the district and held a detailed meeting with senior police officers. He directed officers and personnel to maintain professionalism, ensure prompt action on public complaints and strengthen community policing.
Addressing the police force, SSP Khakh announced a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of crime. He directed field units to intensify action against active drug traffickers, gangsters, property offenders and other criminal elements operating in the district.
Khakh said Malerkotla would not become a safe haven for criminals and that strict and swift action would be taken in cases involving drugs, robbery, theft, extortion and crimes against women and children. He stressed that action would be taken against offenders irrespective of their influence and would remain fair and evidence-based.
The SSP also directed officers to improve the quality of investigations, ensure timely submission of challans in courts and provide appropriate assistance to victims.
Outlining key priorities, Khakh called for maintaining peace during festivals, gatherings and sensitive occasions; expediting investigations and prosecution in serious crimes such as murder, robbery and extortion; and intensifying anti-drug operations to identify traffickers, dismantle supply chains and facilitate rehabilitation support for drug users.
He stressed the need for continuous engagement with residents, Sarpanches and community leaders to strengthen community policing. He also directed officers to focus on preventing crimes against women and children, strengthen patrolling, night nakas and surveillance to curb theft, improve road safety and reduce accidents, and make greater use of CCTV cameras, digital tools and data analytics.
Khakh appealed to Malerkotla residents to cooperate with the police in maintaining law and order and report any illegal activity without hesitation. He said police and the public must work together to make Malerkotla a safer district.
The SSP assured residents that every complaint received by phone, email or in person would be acknowledged and acted upon promptly. He said a dedicated mechanism would also be established to monitor the disposal of complaints and ensure accountability.
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