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Who Was Haryana IPS Officer Y. Puran Kumar? Senior Cop Shoots Himself and Dies by Suicide in Chandigarh | What We Know So Far

Mr Kumar, a 2001 batch IPS officer of the Haryana cadre and an ADGP-rank official, was found dead at his home, House Number 116, in Sector 11, Chandigarh.
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Chandigarh: A pall of shock has descended over the Haryana Police and administrative circles following the tragic death of senior IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, who committed suicide by shooting himself at his official residence in Chandigarh today. The police have secured the scene and initiated an investigation into the circumstances that led the high-ranking officer to take this drastic step.

Incident Details and Police Probe

Y. Puran Kumar, a 2001 batch IPS officer of the Haryana cadre and an ADGP-rank official, was found dead at his home, House Number 116, in Sector 11, Chandigarh. Local police immediately arrived at the location, where forensic and investigative teams are now meticulously examining the scene.

The motive behind the suicide is currently unknown, and officials have not yet released any statement detailing the possible reasons. The investigation is expected to focus on the officer’s recent professional and personal life.

Read Also: Haryana: IPS Y Puran Kumar Shall Get Promotion from ‘Retrospective Effect’

Who was IPS Y. Puran Kumar?

IPS Kumar served in various key positions and rose to the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP). He resided at his official residence in Sector 11, Chandigarh. Throughout his career, he held significant responsibilities in both policing and administrative roles.

On September 29, he was posted as Inspector General (IG) at the Police Training College in Sunaria, Rohtak. At the time, he was on leave until October 7.

Recent Postings and Officer’s Family Status

At the time of his death, Mr. Kumar was serving at the Police Training Centre (PTC) in Sunaria, Rohtak, a post he was transferred to on September 29th. Prior to this, he was posted as ADG Rohtak.

The tragedy is compounded by the fact that the officer’s wife, Aman P. Kumar, an IAS officer, is currently out of the country.

His wife is on a trip to Japan

Mr. Kumar’s wife, Amneet P. Kumar, also an IAS officer of 2001 batch from Haryana cadre, accompanied Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and other officials on an official trip to Japan on October 5. She is expected to return to India by the evening of October 8.

Amneet P. Kumar, IAS

Officer Kumar’s Fight for Retrospective Promotions

The deceased officer had been at the forefront of a contentious administrative battle, raising serious questions about the promotion policy for IPS officers in Haryana.

Allegations of Discrimination and Financial Loss

Approximately a year ago, Mr. Kumar wrote a letter to Chief Minister Nayab Saini, questioning the promotions granted to IPS officers across four batches (1991, 1996, 1997, and 2005). He alleged that these promotions were conducted illegally by overriding Union Home Ministry (MHA) guidelines based solely on the consent of the State Finance Department.

His central argument stemmed from the discrepancy in the application of promotional benefits. While some officers received their promotion to the rank of DIG with retrospective effect (January 1st of the promotion year), others, including Mr. Kumar, were given the promotion with “immediate effect” on the actual date of the order, leading to significant financial losses and unfair treatment.

Seeking Rectification and Retrospective Benefit

Mr. Kumar had been actively representing his own case, seeking promotion to the DIG rank with effect from January 1st, 2015, instead of the October 12, 2015, date he was initially granted. He sought the readjustment of pay scales and the payment of arrears plus applicable interest. He argued that the MHA guidelines were being selectively applied to grant “undue” financial benefits to some, creating a “flagrant discrimination” within the cadre.

Late Y Puran Kumar, IPS

Latest Developments on the Issue

In a development in March 2024, it was reported that the state Home Department acknowledged the issue and established that officers like Mr. Kumar had indeed been financially deprived. The state government was examining a proposal, following Union Government recommendations, to grant promotion benefits to the affected senior IPS officers with retrospective effect from January 1st of their promotion year to “bring all IPS officers into the same bracket.” However, the final official nod for this proposal was still pending.

The administrative and police community awaits further details as the investigation into the officer’s death continues.

A Detailed Investigation Report to Be Released Soon

While the Chandigarh Police have collected evidence from the scene and are recording preliminary statements from both officers and family members, no concrete reason for the suspected suicide has been established so far. Officials have confirmed that a detailed investigation report will be released soon, and appropriate legal action will be taken if any wrongdoing is found.

The incident has become a sensitive matter for both the state and central governments, as it underscores critical concerns related to security, mental health, and the growing pressures faced by officers in public service.

Read also: Haryana Police Reshuffle: 6 IPS Officers Transferred, Charu Bali Named ADGP Vigilance & Anti-Corruption

Officials gather after Y Puran Kumar’s reported suicide in Sector 11, Chandigarh

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