In a dramatic late-night decision, the Haryana government has sent Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur on leave, following public outrage over the suicide of senior IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar. The officer’s eight-page suicide note named Kapur and 15 other senior IAS and IPS officials, accusing them of harassment, caste-based discrimination, and humiliation. The move comes just ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s scheduled visit to the victim’s family, amplifying political tremors across the state.
Quick insights
- IPS Y. Puran Kumar (2001 batch) died by suicide on Oct 7, citing harassment and caste bias.
- Eight-page suicide letter named 16 senior IAS/IPS officers.
- FIR: Filed under SC/ST Act 32(v) and BNS 108 for abetment to suicide.
- Action: DGP Shatrujeet Kapur sent on leave after protests and public outrage.
Haryana IPS Suicide exposes bureaucratic rot
IPS Y. Puran Kumar (2001 batch) died by suicide on October 7, accusing DGP Shatrujeet Kapur, SP Rohtak Narendra Bijarnia, and 14 other senior officials of years of harassment, caste-based discrimination, and abuse of power.
His wife, IAS officer P. Amneet Kumar, refused cremation until action was taken, sparking protests and a Mahapanchayat in Chandigarh demanding Kapur’s immediate removal.Kumar’s body still lies in the mortuary, highlighting the deep corruption and toxic culture within Haryana’s top bureaucracy.
How Did the government respond?
Under pressure from the victim’s family, IAS associations, and protests, Kapur was sent on leave late Monday night.The official order has not yet been released, fueling further speculation.
Is this justice or just damage control?Should powerful officers face suspension the moment they’re named in such grave allegations — or is the system built to protect its own?Drop your take in the comment section below — the debate starts here.
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