Chandigarh (06.10.2021): In an interesting development Punjab DGP Dinkar Gupta (IPS:1987:PB), who had proceeded on leave following a change of guard in Punjab, has been transferred and appointed Chairperson of Punjab Police Housing Corporation (PPHC).

Gupta proceeded on leave after Charanjit Singh Channi replaced Captain Amarinder Singh as the chief minister. Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota (IPS:1988:PB), was later appointed as acting DGP of Punjab after Gupta went on leave.