A. S. Atwal

Avtar Singh Atwal
Born(1943-02-23)23 February 1943
Punjab, British India
Died25 April 1983(1983-04-25) (aged 40)
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Police career
CountryIndia
AllegianceIndian Police Service
Rank Deputy Inspector General of Police
AwardsPresident's Police Medal for Gallantry

Avtar Singh Atwal was an Indian police officer who served as the Deputy Inspector General of the Punjab Police. He was murdered by three unknown extremists on the steps of Golden temple while leaving after prayers on 25 April 1983 concluded by the CBI investigation that followed. His murder set in motion a chain of events that led to the commencement of Operation Blue Star. He was a posthumous recipient of the President's Police Medal for Gallantry.

Labh Singh was reported to be involved in the killing by some Indian news media but the CBI investigation contradicted the claim.

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