[27][28] Consequently, he returned to his parent cadre in September 2011and in November 2011, the Jammu and Kashmir State Cabinet ordered the posting of Vaid as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Headquarters (PHQ).

The decision was taken in the State Cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in Jammu.

[33][11][12] Vaid has played a role in many notable events in the state and made attempts to facilitate the improvement of law and order and police-community relations.

Dr. Vaid in a conspicuous act of gallantry led a group of SOG personnel into the house in the face of heavy firing and ensured lobbing of grenades into the rooms where the militants were taking shelter.

Vaid IPS DIG, displayed conspicuous gallantry courage & devotion to duty of highest order.

[35]While Deputy Inspector General of Police, Baramulla range in the Kashmir Valley, Vaid suffered a severe hand injury in March 1999 when 25 militants ambushed his car and two escort gypsies on the national highway, on his way to Baramulla after a review meeting at Srinagar where he was officiating as Inspector General.