Chandigarh, Feb 21, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Saturday extended his warmest greetings and deepest respect to Shri Jagjit Singh Bawa, a 1951-batch retired IPS officer, on the momentous occasion of his 100th birthday.
“A towering figure of the Punjab cadre of the Indian Police Service, Shri Bawa represents a generation of officers who laid the strongest foundations of professional, principled, and fearless policing,” the DGP posted on his X handle (formally Twitter), citing that the Punjab cadre has long been admired for its resilience, leadership, and national contribution, and Shri Bawa stands among its most distinguished exemplars.
To personally convey the respect and greetings on behalf of the entire force, Special DGP Headquarters SS Srivastava and DIG Personnel Amneet Kondal met the veteran officer at his residence.
Shri Jagjit Singh Bawa was initially enlisted in the service on July 13, 1951 and had served in various districts as ASP and SP before being appointed as SSP Ferozepur. He held several key posts as DIG and IGP, and served as the IGP Punjab.
He then went on Central Deputation as Director CBI in New Delhi on September 27, 1977, and retired from service on February 28, 1985 after he was granted a one-year extension in service beyond the age of superannuation.
DGP Gaurav Yadav remarked that through his exemplary service as IGP Punjab and Director CBI, Shri Bawa upheld the highest standards of integrity, institutional strength, and public trust. His life and career continue to inspire officers across generations, he said.
“As we mark this rare milestone, Punjab Police honours and celebrates a century of life devoted to duty, honour, and service to the nation,” the DGP added.
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