Jaipur: At a time when the suicide case of Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, 2001 batch, and his serious allegations against senior officers are making national headlines, a dramatic development has emerged from Rajasthan as well.
2009 batch IPS officer from Rajasthan cadre, Mr Pankaj Choudhary has accused a group of senior IAS and IPS officers, along with two former Chief Ministers, of orchestrating a long-standing conspiracy to derail his career.
In a detailed 672-page letter submitted to Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde, Chaudhary has outlined these explosive allegations, sending ripples through the state’s administrative and political circles.
Allegations of Systematic Career Sabotage
IPS Chaudhary alleges that for the past seven years, there has been an organized effort to block his promotions and tarnish his professional reputation. Despite multiple court orders, including a crucial directive in 2018 to correct his Annual Confidential Report (ACR) and grant him a promotion, the state government has repeatedly failed to comply.
“I have been fighting the system for years, but even court orders are being ignored,” Mr Chaudhary said. He also claimed to have raised the issue with the Prime Minister’s Office and the Home Ministry, but so far, no concrete action has been taken.
High-Profile Names Implicated
The letter names 15 senior IAS and IPS officers along with two former Rajasthan Chief Ministers, Ashok Gehlot and Vasundhara Raje.
Some of the key officials mentioned include Kapil Garg, Bhupendra Yadav, and Umesh Mishra. Chaudhary accuses these individuals of conspiring to block his career advancement and undermine his reputation within the police force.
Legal Battles and Administrative Resistance
Chaudhary’s battle with the system has been long and arduous. He was dismissed from service at one point but successfully fought a legal battle to regain his job. However, according to him, attempts to sabotage his career have persisted.
In May 2018, a court ordered the state government to correct Chaudhary’s ACR records and facilitate his promotion. The failure to comply with this directive is a key example cited by Chaudhary of bureaucratic bias and systemic abuse within Rajasthan’s administrative machinery.
Previous Controversies and Complaints
This is not the first time Mr Chaudhary has raised serious concerns about the bureaucratic system. In February 2025, he accused four IAS officers of disobeying court orders and sought permission to file contempt petitions against them. He also questioned the promotion of IPS officer Rahul Barhat, who is accused in the controversial Anandpal encounter case, raising questions about the integrity of promotions within the police force.
Impact and Public Reaction
Mr Chaudhary’s detailed letter to the Governor has caused a stir in administrative and political circles, reigniting debates about favoritism, bias, and accountability in the police and bureaucratic systems of Rajasthan. The involvement of high-profile political figures and senior officials adds gravity to the allegations and increases public interest in the case.
What Lies Ahead?
The government’s response to these allegations and the steps it takes to investigate or address the concerns raised by Chaudhary will be closely watched by both the public and media. The case also highlights broader issues of transparency and fairness within India’s administrative and law enforcement institutions.
