Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar died by suicide in Chandigarh on October 7. His family approved the autopsy on the ninth day after his death. Officials said the cremation will take place at 4 p.m. at the Chandigarh cremation ground.
Puran Kumar reportedly shot himself with his service pistol. He left a nine-page note accusing 15 serving and former officers of casteism and harassment. Hours later, a Haryana assistant sub-inspector died of a gunshot wound, leaving a note accusing Puran Kumar of corruption.
Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur was sent on leave amid the controversy. Om Parkash Singh took additional charge as Director General of Police. Puran Kumar’s family demanded action against Kapur and former Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya for harassing the officer.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met the family, calling the case a tragedy. He urged Prime Minister Modi and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini to act against the officers. Union Minister Chirag Paswan later assured the family that their demands would be addressed promptly.
