DW BUREAU / Chandigarh The Punjab Government on Monday posted 1992-batch IPS officer and Special DGP (Administration) Gaurav Yadav as the Director General of Police (HoEF), Punjab as the present incumbent V K Bhawra proceeded on leave. Yadav will hold the charge of DGP, Punjab, in addition to his own duties during the two months leave period of Bhawra, said an order issued by the State Home Department here. Yadav has earlier served as the ADGP, Administration as well as Intelligence Chief of Punjab and held various important positions in the field and the police headquarters. After Bhawra decided to proceed on leave and opt for Central deputation, it was certain that Yadav will be handed over the charge of the DGP, Punjab. Yadav who is considered one of the finest officers in Punjab police who is also known for his clear decision-making and professional approach has already demonstrated to the police department his quality of work and leadership qualities. He will superannuate in 2029. The Government has, meanwhile, posted Special DGP (Intelligence) Prabodh Kumar of the 1988 batch as Special DGP, State Human Rights Commission in place of Praveen Kumar Sinha. Sanjeev Kalra (1989 batch) who was posted as Managing Director, Punjab Police Housing Corporation has been transferred as Special DGP, Home Guards, while Dr Sharad Satya Chauhan, ADGP, Security has been posted as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director, PPHC. Harpreet Singh Sidhu will continue as Special DGP, STF, in addition to Special DGP, Prisons, while his batchmate, Kuldeep Singh will hold the charge of Special DGP, Internal Vigilance Cell, Punjab. ADGP, Intelligence, Sudhashu S. Srivastava has been transferred as ADGP, Security whereas Jatinder Singh Aulakh (1997 batch) has been ordered to look after the work of ADGP, Intelligence, Punjab, in the rank of IGP. All the officers have been directed to join their new place of posting immediately. It remains to be seen when does the State Government sends the panel of DGP rank officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the formal selection of the DGP of the State. (editor@dailyworld.in)