Haryana ADGP Y Puran Kumar Dies by Suicide in Chandigarh

Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Haryana, Y Puran Kumar, died by suicide at his residence in Sector 11, Chandigarh, on Tuesday.

According to preliminary reports, the senior IPS officer allegedly shot himself with his service revolver. He was discovered dead by his daughter in the soundproof basement of their house. The exact reason behind the tragic act remains unknown.

The Chandigarh Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kanwardeep Kaur said, “We received information about the reported suicide from House No. 116, Sector 11, around 1:30 pm today. The CFSL (Central Forensic Science Laboratory) team is at the spot, and an investigation is underway. Statements of family members are being recorded.”

Kumar’s wife, Amneet P Kumar, a 2001-batch IAS officer, is currently in Japan as part of an official delegation led by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. She is expected to return on Wednesday morning.

A 2001-batch IPS officer from the Haryana cadre, Kumar had served in several key roles during his career and was widely respected among his peers. He was born on May 19, 1973, in Andhra Pradesh and held an engineering degree.

Until recently, he served as the Additional Director-General of Police, Rohtak Range, before being transferred on September 25 as Inspector-General, Police Training Centre, Sunaria (Rohtak).

His untimely demise has deeply shocked the police community and administrative circles alike.

More details will be released soon.

Two days ago, an FIR was registered at the Urban Estate police station in Rohtak against Sushil Kumar, the gunman of Y. Puran Kumar, the former IG of the Rohtak Range, for allegedly demanding a bribe from a liquor dealer.Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarnia stated that Sushil, Y. Puran Kumar’s gunman, had demanded a monthly bribe of 2 to 2.5 lakh rupees from a liquor dealer. Sushil was arrested after an audio clip related to the incident was recovered. During interrogation, Sushil named Y. Puran Kumar. Rohtak police produced Sushil in court on Tuesday evening and sent him to jail in judicial custody.

According to sources, this is believed to be the reason for Puran Kumar’s suicide. On September 29th, the government removed Puran Kumar from his post as IG of the Rohtak Range and appointed him IG of the Police Training College (PTC), Sunaria. This transfer was considered a form of punishment within the police department.