New Delhi: Senior IPS officer Deepak Hilori (IPS: 2011, Punjab cadre) has been appointed as Director (Vigilance – Police) in the Railway Board in the DIG grade, on deputation basis, according to an order from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). His tenure will continue until December 25, 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Hilori’s appointment follows a distinguished career both in the Punjab Police and on central deputation, including his recent role as Zonal Director in the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), a post he has held since December 26, 2023.
About Deepak Hilori
- Batch & Cadre: 2011-batch IPS officer, Punjab cadre
- Current Rank: Deputy Inspector General (DIG)
- Native State: Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Birth: November 4, 1979
Educational Background
Deepak Hilori holds multiple academic and professional qualifications –
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.): Electronics & Communication
- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM/MBA): Management focus
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB): Law degree
- Master of Arts (MA): Specialization in Police Management
Career Highlights
Current Role
- 2026: Appointed Director (Vigilance–Police), Railway Board, DIG rank, on central deputation until December 2028.
Previous Postings
- Narcotics Control Bureau (2023–2025): Zonal Director/Deputy Director, noted for anti-drug operations and curbing trafficking networks.
- Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP): Served in multiple Punjab districts including Gurdaspur, Ludhiana (Rural), Amritsar (Rural), and Fazilka.
- Counter Intelligence: Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Punjab Police.
- Staff Officer to DGP Punjab (2023): Assisted in high-level administrative and operational coordination.
Key Achievements
Promotion to DIG: Promoted in June 2025.
Anti-Drug Initiatives: Actively led operations against drug cartels in Firozpur and Fazilka, including disciplining police personnel found linked to narcotics.
Law-Adherence Reputation: Known for a strict “by the rule book” approach in sensitive law-and-order situations, balancing public pressure and legal protocols.
Notable Contributions as SSP: Handled delicate cases including local controversies and high-pressure law-and-order incidents with transparency and professionalism.
