Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Dr. Hooda Takes Charge as Chandigarh's New DGP
Chandigarh has a new top cop!
After three months, Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda is now the Director General of Police (DGP).
He used to work in the Delhi Police.
He had a special welcome with a parade.
Dr. Hooda then went to the main police office to start his new job officially.
He met with other important police officers to talk about how to keep the city safe and orderly.
Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda appointed as Chandigarh's Director General of Police (DGP).
Hooda, a 1997-batch IPS officer, previously served in the Delhi Police.
He received a ceremonial welcome at a parade in Sector 26.
Hooda formally assumed charge at the police headquarters in Sector 9.
He reviewed the city's law-and-order situation with senior officers.
- Who
- Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda, a 1997-batch IPS officer.
- What
- Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda took charge as the Director General of Police (DGP).
- When
- After a three-month gap.
- Where
- Chandigarh.
- Why
- To lead the Chandigarh Police and oversee law and order.
- New DGP
- Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda
- Batch
- 1997
- Previous Role
- Delhi Police
- Ceremonial Welcome Location
- Sector 26
- Office Location
- Sector 9