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Haryana IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar Suicide: Family Consents to Autopsy After Legal Intervention
Oct 15, 2025 12:03 pm CST
The family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide on October 7, has finally given consent for post-mortem examination after initially refusing. This development follows Chandigarh Police seeking court intervention regarding the autopsy. Kumar's family had demanded action against Haryana officers named in his final note before agreeing to the procedure. The 52-year-old officer's body remains at PGIMER as authorities proceed with the investigation.
Tragic Death at IIT-Kanpur: Final-Year BTech Student Found Dead in Hostel Room Amid Mental Health Concerns
Oct 02, 2025 09:59 pm CST
A 22-year-old electrical engineering student at IIT-Kanpur was found deceased in his hostel room after fellow students reported a foul odor. Dheeraj Saini from Haryana, who had recently mentioned plans to visit home and expected job placement by March, was discovered hanging from the ceiling fan. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about mental health pressures facing students at premier technical institutions in India.