Haryana IPS officer, who was vocal about SC representation in force, found dead at home

Kumar had recently been posted as Inspector General (IG) at the Police Training Centre (PTC), Sunaria, Rohtak. His wife, Amneet P Kumar, an IAS officer and Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Cooperation, Haryana government, is currently in Japan as part of a delegation led by Chief Minister Nayab Saini.

Police teams rushed to the house after receiving information about the incident around 1:30 pm. Officials said Kumar was found dead with a gunshot wound, and initial findings point towards suicide.

CFSL Team Examines Scene, Probe Underway

“The SHO, Sector 11, and his team inspected the scene. A reported suicide had taken place… The body was identified as that of Y Puran Kumar, IPS officer,” said Chandigarh Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur.

When asked about the presence of a suicide note, she added, “A team of the CFSL (Central Forensic Science Laboratory) is inspecting the spot and investigations are on.” Those who were present at the residence are being questioned, officials confirmed.

Kumar had earlier served as Rohtak Range IG before being transferred to the PTC in Sunaria. In recent years, he had been vocal about issues concerning Scheduled Caste representation in police ranks and had filed complaints on administrative matters including the multiple charge postings of IAS and IPS officers and selective allotment of official vehicles.

The officer’s death has left the police and administrative fraternity in deep shock.

“The Haryana Police is deeply saddened and shocked by the untimely demise of Shri Y. Puran Kumar, IPS, Inspector General of Police, P.T.C. Sunaria. We stand with his family in this difficult time. May God grant peace to his noble soul,” Haryana Police said in a post on X in Hindi.