Amit Shah Presents President's Colour to Chandigarh Police at Diamond Jubilee

President’s Colour award was presented to the Chandigarh Police by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on their 60th Raising Day and Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Chandigarh. It is an award for the services rendered by the police in ensuring law and order, protection of the people, and handling security threats, including terrorism. The event took place at Police Lines, Chandigarh in the year 2026. It marked the service of the police force spanning six decades and their contribution to ensuring security in the region of Chandigarh along with Punjab and Haryana.

Chandigarh Police: History & Formation

The Chandigarh Police were restructured on 1st November 1966 after the restructuring of Punjab and the creation of Haryana. On the same date, Chandigarh became a Union Territory and the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana.

The first head of the Chandigarh Police was V.K.Kalia (SSP). The Inspector General of Police position was created in 1981.

The Chandigarh Police celebrated their 60th Raising Day/Diamond Jubilee in 2026.

Chandigarh Police: Role & Organization

The role of Chandigarh Police is to enforce the law and prevent & investigate crime. They also provide traffic management and security within the Union Territory.

Main Divisions,

Crime Wing – Investigate crime and deal with specialist crimes.
Operations Cell – Operational support.
Security Wing – Provide security for key institutions, events and individuals.
Traffic Police – Manage traffic.
Police Control Room (PCR) – Coordinate emergency situations and police support.
During the celebrations, Union Home Minister Amit Shah mentioned that there are over 6000 members. However, according to the Chandigarh Police website it states that there are 5796 members (sanctioned strength).