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Haryana Police Officer's Suicide: Wife Alleges Undue Pressure from Senior Officials and Corruption
Oct 24, 2025 10:54 pm CST
The wife of Assistant Sub-Inspector Sandeep Kumar Lathar, who died by suicide, has filed an FIR alleging that "undue pressure" from IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, MLA Amit Rattan, and other police officials drove her husband to take the extreme step. The case reveals complex allegations of corruption, threats, and harassment within the Haryana police department, connected to another recent suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar.
Haryana Police Chief Addresses Recent Officer Suicides: "Real World Morale Remains Strong Despite Social Media Narratives"
Oct 21, 2025 02:39 pm CST
Haryana DGP OP Singh has drawn a clear distinction between social media narratives and ground realities following the tragic suicides of two police officers. Speaking in Panchkula, Singh emphasized the force's continued resilience while announcing plans to strengthen support systems for officers and their families, particularly through enhancing the Officers' Wives Association to improve mental health resources and prevent future incidents.
Dual Police Suicides in Haryana: Corruption Allegations and Delayed Investigations
Oct 15, 2025 06:59 pm CST
Two police officers' suicides in Haryana have exposed serious allegations of corruption, harassment, and systemic issues within the state police force. IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's body was cremated after an eight-day delay as his family demanded action against officers he accused of harassment. Meanwhile, ASI Sandeep Kumar's body remains in the morgue after he committed suicide while alleging corruption against Y Puran Kumar himself. The case has drawn intervention from Haryana's Chief Minister as families demand justice and thorough investigations.
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.
Haryana IPS Officer Suicide Case: Court Orders Wife to Identify Body for Critical Post-Mortem Examination
Oct 15, 2025 10:31 am CST
A Chandigarh court has directed IAS officer Amneet P Kumar to identify her husband's body for post-mortem examination following the suspicious death of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. The Special Investigation Team emphasized the urgent need to preserve crucial forensic evidence while also requesting access to the deceased officer's laptop. Meanwhile, IPS officer Om Prakash Singh has taken additional charge as Haryana DGP amid the ongoing investigation.
Haryana Police Suicide Case: ASI Sandeep Kumar Dies After Alleging Corruption Against IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar
Oct 14, 2025 10:05 pm CST
A second suicide in Haryana's police force reveals deeper corruption allegations as ASI Sandeep Kumar takes his life while claiming IPS officer Y Puran Kumar was corrupt and misused caste discrimination claims to cover bribery scandals. Kumar's detailed suicide note and video message allege systemic corruption in the Rohtak police range, including bribery and exploitation of female officers.
Investigation Stalls as Family Withholds Laptop in Haryana IPS Officer's Suicide Case
Oct 14, 2025 07:25 pm CST
The investigation into Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's suicide faces complications as his widow, IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, refuses to surrender his laptop containing critical evidence. The family demands action against senior officers accused of caste-based discrimination in Kumar's suicide note before consenting to an autopsy, while police seek the device for forensic analysis to authenticate the allegations.
OP Singh Appointed as Haryana's New DGP Following IPS Officer's Suicide Controversy
Oct 14, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Senior IPS officer OP Singh, brother-in-law of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has been appointed as Haryana's new Director General of Police following the removal of incumbent DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur amid controversy surrounding the suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar who alleged harassment and caste-based discrimination in his final note.
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.
Haryana DGP Sent on Leave Following IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar's Alleged Suicide Amid Harassment Claims
Oct 14, 2025 12:18 pm CST
Haryana's Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur has been sent on leave following IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's alleged suicide. Kumar left an eight-page note accusing senior officers of caste-based discrimination and harassment. His family, led by IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, refuses post-mortem consent until the accused officers are named in the FIR, as opposition parties demand swift justice.