That’s how long Punjab has sat on a crucial appointment; the next DGP. Despite a UPSC-approved panel of three senior IPS officers being sent, silence reigns. No decision. No explanation. Just suspense. This isn’t just bureaucratic delay; it’s a constitutional lapse. The Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling was clear: states must appoint a regular DGP immediately after receiving UPSC’s panel. No acting cops. No waiting games. Yet, Punjab’s CM; back from Bengaluru for weeks; hasn’t moved the file. Meanwhile, promotions for DSPs to SPs sailed through. The irony? All three candidates are 1992-batch IPS officers; experienced, vetted, ready. Acting DGP Gaurav Yadav, who’s been running the show, was widely expected to get the tag. But the government’s silence speaks louder. Is this politics? Uncertainty? Or just a breakdown in process? For a state that values order, the delay in naming its top cop feels… off. The longer this drags, the more questions mount. Who’s really calling the shots? And what does this mean for Punjab’s police force; waiting for clarity, leadership, and accountability?