caste-based harassment
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.
Sonia Gandhi Condemns Caste Discrimination in Letter to Widow of Haryana IPS Officer Who Died by Suicide
Oct 11, 2025 06:27 pm CST
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has written a condolence letter to Amneet P Kumar, wife of senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar who died by alleged suicide, criticizing caste-based discrimination in India's administrative system. The officer's wife has accused top officials of harassment, while political leaders including BSP chief Mayawati have highlighted the incident as reflecting persistent discrimination against Dalits in government services.
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.