Gurjot S. Kaler

Gurjot Singh Kaler is an Indian police officer, author, and singer who serves as a Superintendent of Police in the Punjab Police. He has been associated with cybercrime investigations, community awareness campaigns, and mountaineering.

He is the author of New India - The Reality Reloaded (2018) Dil Se Salaam, and Bandeya, released by Times Music.

Early life and education Kaler was born and brought up in Chandigarh, India. He holds a master's degree in Psychology and a master's in Police Administration from Panjab University, Chandigarh.

He is a Commonwealth Scholar and earned a master's degree in International Development and Security from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom.

Career Kaler joined the Punjab Police after clearing the Punjab Civil Services Examination in 2012. He has served in the intelligence and cybercrime divisions of the force. He has trained with international law-enforcement agencies including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Singapore Police Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Social work and other activities In June 2020, Kaler conducted a peaceful march along with other Indians at Trafalgar Square in London, calling for the removal of the statues of Henry Havelock and Robert Clive and raising his voice against racial discrimination. He also performed a 15,000-foot skydive in September 2020 to salute frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also created awareness works on drug abuse prevention, gender equality, and community welfare.

He has climbed several peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Elbrus in Russia, and Mount Shinkun East in India.

Awards and honours Kaler has received several awards and recognitions, including:

Year Award / Honour Presented by Description Reference Director General of Police (DGP) Commendation Discs Punjab Police Awarded thrice by the Punjab Police for meritorious service. 2023 India–UK Outstanding Achievers Award National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK For contribution towards promoting India–UK professional and cultural ties.