FIR Filed Against Top Haryana Police Officials After IPS Officer’s Death
Two days after senior Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar was found dead at his Chandigarh residence, the city police have registered a First Information...
Two days after senior Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar was found dead at his Chandigarh residence, the city police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against those named in his suicide note, including senior serving officers.
The case, filed late Thursday evening, invokes provisions related to abetment of suicide and offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
FIR Registered on Wife’s Complaint
The FIR has been registered at Sector 11 police station under Sections 108 (read with 3(5)) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 3(1)(r) of the SC/ST Act.
A senior Chandigarh Police official confirmed the development, stating:
“The FIR is based on the complaint filed by Amneet P. Kumar. Her complaint note has been reproduced in the FIR. The sections pertain to abetment of suicide and offences under the SC/ST Act. The allegations are now under investigation.”
In her complaint, Amneet P. Kumar, a senior IAS officer and wife of the deceased, named Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur and Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarniya among those allegedly responsible for abetting her husband’s death.
A Veteran Officer’s Tragic End
Y. Puran Kumar, 52, a 2001-batch IPS officer, was serving as the Inspector General (IG) at the Police Training Centre (PTC) in Sunaria, Rohtak, at the time of his death.
On October 7, he was found dead with a gunshot wound in the basement of his Chandigarh home. Investigators recovered a suicide note in which Kumar reportedly named several serving and retired IAS and IPS officers.
Police sources said the note and accompanying digital evidence are being analyzed to determine the circumstances leading to his death.
Allegations and Ongoing Probe
While the exact contents of the suicide note have not been officially disclosed, sources close to the investigation said it included serious allegations of workplace harassment and caste-based discrimination.
The Chandigarh Police have initiated a detailed probe, and forensic teams are examining Kumar’s firearm, electronic devices, and written materials recovered from the scene.
“This is a sensitive case involving senior officers. All evidence, including digital communication, will be verified to establish the sequence of events,” the investigating officer said.
Background and Wider Implications
Kumar’s death has sent shockwaves through the Haryana Police and administrative services, where he was known as a disciplined and soft-spoken officer. Colleagues describe him as “dedicated and upright.”
The registration of the FIR under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act gives the case additional legal gravity, as such offences carry enhanced penalties and require mandatory investigation by senior officials.
Legal experts note that the case could set a precedent for accountability within senior ranks of the civil and police services, particularly if institutional misconduct or systemic bias is established.
Next Steps
Police said statements from all named individuals will be recorded soon. The post-mortem and ballistic reports are expected within the week, and further action will depend on forensic findings.
The Haryana Police has not yet issued a formal statement on the FIR, while the state’s DGP office declined to comment citing the ongoing investigation.