Chandigarh, July 24 -- The Chandigarh police welcomed its new director general of police (DGP), Sagar Preet Hooda, who formally took charge on Wednesday in a ceremonial event marked by a parade of the force. Hooda is a 1997 AGMUT Cadre IPS officer. He was serving as special commissioner with Delhi police since January 2024

"I am proud to say that the Chandigarh police is a professional, disciplined, and citizen-service-oriented force. It is also one of the most advanced in implementing new laws," Hooda said, highlighting the city police's reputation for efficiency and progressive policing.

For Hooda, who is also a Panjab University (PU) alumnus, this appointment is more than just another posting-it is deeply personal. Recounting his jou...