An IPS officer with a difference
@Amrit Pal Sidhu Brar
Fazilka, 01 January 2021: Proactive officers do have a deep desire inside them to serve the people in a meaningful way which brings them close to the hearts of the people. They are god gifted with characteristics like talent, intellect, discipline, persistence, most importantly to do things in straightforward way. Senior Supt of Police (SSP) of Fazilka Harjeet Singh has emerged as one of such officers.
Harjeet Singh IPS of 2010 batch is one of such bureaucrats, who is full of constructive dynamism and dedication. He has won the hearts of the residents by his simplicity and judicious approach towards the issues of common people.
He is famous for his open approach as entrance door of his office room is always open to public, whether it is a peak summer or winter. He even doesn’t utilize AC in hottest weather as his doors and windows are kept open. His simple life style is talk of town and it has turn out to be a reason of his close rapport with the common man.
After taking over as SSP on 16 February 2020, he fast-tracked the process of pending enquiries and lead them to rapid conclusive end. Women crime related issues are on his priority and to get a broad outlook of these issues, he has involved saner women of the area and setup a committee under the SP (CAW) Avneet Kaur Sidhu to reach a judicious opinion in the cases.
While speaking with this correspondent, Sukhwant Singh Brar Chairman of housed who belongs to this area appreciated the working of the SSP Harjeet Singh. He said “the officer has won the hearts of the populace with his head and heart qualities; he is always accessible and very sensible in handling the public complaints”.
Balvir Singh smagh a former Sarpanch of village Daanewala said “the officer is doing good work and he has won the trust of the people of the area with his judicious approach, which is a characteristic of a proficient administrator”.
Giving his comments, SSP Harjeet Singh said “Passion is my key for good governance; only passion can keep you moving forward. Without passion you don’t have energy”.
