Avtar Singh Atwal

Avtar Singh Atwal was a Deputy Inspector General of Police in Punjab Police.

He was killed by a follower of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale at the steps of golden temple. in the immediate days, before the commencement of the Operation Blue Star.

Akali leaders like Harchand Singh Longowal and Gurcharan Singh Tohra immediately went on record to denounce the murder in no uncertain terms. The only note of discord was struck by the implacable Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale who described the deed as "the handiwork of the Government to malign Sikhs".

He was a posthumous recipient of President's Police Medal for Gallantry. He was survived by his wife and son. His wife Amrita Atwal later joined the Punjab Civil Services. His son, Harbir Atwal, also joined the Punjab Police as an Inspector.

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