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Who Is IAS Officer Amneet P. Kumar? Wife of Senior Haryana IPS Officer Y. Puran Kumar Who Died by Suicide

Ms Kumar has made a significant mark as an administrative officer, having served in key departments such as Health, Finance, and Industrial Development. Demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence, she is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Economics from IIT Madras.
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Chandigarh: Y. Puran Kumar, a senior IPS officer of the 2001 batch and Additional Director General of Police in Haryana, tragically died by suicide at his official residence in Sector 11, Chandigarh on Tuesday. The shocking incident has caused widespread concern within the Haryana Police and administrative departments.

At the time of the incident, his wife, Amneet P Kumar, a 2001 batch Haryana cadre IAS officer, was accompanying Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on an official tour to Japan. She is expected to return to India on the morning of October 8 after cutting short her visit due to the tragic news.

Read Also: IPS Suicide Scandal: New Twist as Conflicting Dates, Missing Laptop, and MLA Interference Emerges in ADGP Y Puran Kumar Case

Who is IAS Amneet Kumar?

Born on October 27, 1977, in Punjab, Amneet Kumar is one of Haryana’s prominent IAS officers. She holds a Master’s degree in History from Panjab University and a PhD in Health Economics from IIT Madras.

Throughout her career, she has served in key roles across multiple departments, including Health, Finance, Industrial Development, and Women and Child Development.

Amneet Kumar is known for her leadership in launching Haryana’s pioneering “Playschool Policy,” which advocates for child rights and responsible early education. She has also contributed significantly to the success of the “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” campaign in the state.

Her commendable work has earned her several prestigious awards such as the Director’s Gold Medal from LBSNAA, the SKOCH Gold Award, the Indian Express Public Health Care Award 2018, the Outlook Nutrition Award 2019, and the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Good Governance Award 2020.

Currently, Amneet Kumar serves as the Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of the Future, Haryana Government, and holds additional charge of the Civil Aviation and Foreign Cooperation Departments.

Responsibilities and Postings of IAS Amneet P. Kumar

Currently, IAS Amneet P. Kumar serves as the Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Future, Government of Haryana. In addition to this role, she holds additional charges of the Departments of Women and Child Development, Civil Aviation, and Foreign Cooperation.

Her work in the Women and Child Development Department has been especially noteworthy. She has been recognized for her efforts in promoting children’s rights and implementing responsible programming under the state’s Playschool Policy.

Read Also: What Killed an Honest IPS? Y Puran Kumar’s 9 Page Suicide Note Unlocks Secrets of Job Stress, Names 3 Top Officials

Background and Impact

IPS Y. Puran Kumar and IAS Amneet Kumar, both part of the 2001 batch, met during their training at LBSNAA. The suicide has created a ripple of concern across the state’s police and administrative machinery, with officials reflecting on the pressures faced by senior officers.

Her academic qualifications, awards, and professional responsibilities stand as a testament to what can be achieved through dedicated preparation, hard work, and a strong educational foundation.


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