Chandigarh IPS suicide
Haryana IPS Officer's Suicide: Wife Claims FIR Omits Key Details in Alleged Caste Discrimination Case
Oct 10, 2025 02:58 pm CST
The wife of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide, claims the FIR lacks crucial details regarding senior officers accused of caste discrimination and harassment. Kumar's eight-page suicide note named multiple high-ranking police officials, including Haryana's DGP, alleging years of targeted humiliation that ultimately drove him to take his own life. The case has raised serious concerns about discrimination against Scheduled Caste officers within the police force.
Haryana IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar's Suicide Note Reveals Allegations Against Senior Officials
Oct 08, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar died by suicide at his Chandigarh residence, leaving an eight-page note accusing multiple senior officers of mental harassment and psychological torture. His death came shortly after being implicated in a bribery case, which reportedly occurred without proper governmental authorization. The 2001-batch officer had recently been transferred from his position as Inspector General of Rohtak Range.