Dalit IPS Officer's Suicide Highlights Systemic Caste Discrimination in Police Force, Says Rahul Gandhi

Oct 14, 2025 03:58 pm CST

Rahul Gandhi visits the family of Y Puran Kumar, a senior Haryana IPS officer who died by suicide, condemning the systematic discrimination faced by Dalits in positions of authority. The officer's suicide note named 10 senior police officials, including Haryana's DGP, accusing them of caste-based harassment that ultimately led to his tragic decision. The family demands action before consenting to post-mortem procedures.