NATIONAL: Haryana IPS Suicide: Govt Sends DGP on Leave
Tragic End in Chandigarh
Y. Puran Kumar, a 52-year-old IPS officer from Andhra Pradesh, ended his life on October 7, 2025, by shooting himself at his Sector 11 residence in Chandigarh.
The 2001-batch officer, serving as Additional Director General of Police in Haryana, left behind an eight-page note detailing years of torment.
His death has ignited a firestorm, exposing cracks in the state’s law enforcement ranks.
Echoes of a Broken Note
In the note, Kumar pointed to eight senior officials, accusing them of caste-based slurs, mental torment, and professional sabotage.
He described a pattern of biased postings, denied promotions, and public shaming that chipped away at his resolve.
These revelations have fueled calls for accountability, turning a personal tragedy into a national reckoning on workplace bias.
Amneet Family’s Fierce Stand
Kumar’s wife, IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, has been unyielding in her grief and resolve.
Returning urgently from an official trip to Japan, she filed a complaint demanding arrests and charges under abetment to suicide provisions.
The family has withheld consent for autopsy and last rites, insisting on swift justice.
This standoff, now in its second week, underscores their plea: no closure without consequences.
Swift Moves in Rohtak
Authorities acted quickly on one front, transferring Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarnia, another name from the note, to a non-sensitive role.
Surinder Singh Bhoria stepped in as his replacement. The shift came amid allegations that Bijarnia played a part in the harassment, including a recent bribery FIR that Kumar believed was fabricated to trap him.
DGP Steps Aside
Under mounting pressure, the Haryana government placed Director General of Police Shatrujeet Singh Kapur on leave on October 14, 2025.
Chief Minister’s media advisor Rajiv Jaitly confirmed the decision, noting it addressed the family’s demands and opposition scrutiny.
Senior IPS officer O.P. Singh is expected to serve as acting DGP during this period, aiming to restore calm.
Probe Takes Shape
Chandigarh Police formed a six-member Special Investigation Team, headed by Inspector General Pushpendra Kumar, to sift through the evidence.
The FIR now includes enhanced sections under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, following family objections to initial dilutions.
Investigators are cross-checking the note’s claims, witness accounts, and prior complaints Kumar lodged with state leaders.
Ripples Across the Nation
The case has drawn sharp political barbs, with Congress leaders like Rahul Gandhi labeling it a symptom of caste poison in institutions.
Dalit groups rallied in Chandigarh, issuing a 48-hour ultimatum for firmer action.
Haryana’s Governor met the family to offer solace, while the Punjab SC Commission seeks a detailed report.