Chandigarh, April 14: Punjab is emerging as a national leader in progressive policing, with women officers spearheading major operations to eliminate gangsterism and drug trafficking. Under the guidance of the state administration, female personnel are managing critical field positions and supervising campaigns like “Operation Parhaar 2.0,” effectively reshaping the operational landscape of the Punjab Police.
Currently, 79 women serve in senior ranks, including three Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and 28 DSPs. These officers are credited with enhancing the standards of intelligence-led policing, utilizing advanced analysis of call records and digital data to disrupt the logistical backbone of organized crime.
“The primary objective of this campaign is to reach the roots of criminal networks,” stated IG Nilambari Jagdale. She affirmed that the resolve to eradicate organized crime is firm, with teams carrying out stringent action against gangsters and their associates. Jagdale maintained that female officers bring a unique skill set to the force, particularly in building witness trust and managing public safety in densely populated areas.
In Faridkot, SSP Pragya Jain declared that modern policing thrives on team-led coordination. She noted a specific instance where a lady PCR team’s ability to gather local intelligence directly led to the arrest of habitual offenders. Jain asserted that every officer in uniform carries the same responsibility to ensure accountability and service to the public.
Complementing these field successes is a focus on community participation. SSP Khanna Dr. Darpan Ahluwalia declared that engaging directly with citizens through door-to-door initiatives has strengthened the “Safe Punjab” vision. Officials maintained that the presence of women in diverse roles—from Special DGPs to field investigators—is inspiring a new generation to join the force, ensuring that the fight against crime remains a collective and inclusive effort.
