CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police’s women officers are emerging as a decisive force on the frontlines of modern policing, leading key operations and strengthening the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government’s sustained push towards a crime and gangster-free Punjab. From supervising high-impact anti-gangster crackdowns to driving community-focused initiatives, these officers are not only dismantling criminal networks but also redefining leadership within the force.
The growing presence of women in leadership roles has placed Punjab Police among the country’s most progressive forces, with women officers supervising major operations such as Gangstran Te Vaar and Operation Parhaar. These officers are not only protecting the state from crime but also inspiring a new generation of young women to join the force.
At present, with the support of the Punjab Government, as many as 79 women officers are performing duties at various posts ranging from Special Director General of Police to Deputy Superintendent of Police. As per Punjab Police records, the forces consist of 4 SDGPs, 1 ADGP, 2 IGP/CP, 2 DIGs, 18 SSPs/AIG/Commandant (03 being SSPs), 23 SP, 1 ASP and 28 DSPs: all female police officers. Out of the 79, as many as five officers are heading the field positions, which mandates their supervision and participation in various operations including ‘Gangstran te Vaar’. While these officers run shoulder-to-shoulder for tackling the crime, their families and team members feel proud of them.
Joining the force with strong academic and training credentials, women officers have quickly established themselves as capable leaders across operational and administrative roles.