Haryana IPS Officer Puran Kumar Cremated After Nine-Days
Haryana IPS officer Puran Kumar's autopsy was completed at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER).
Published : October 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM IST
|Updated : October 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM IST
Chandigarh: Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide on October 7, was cremated at the crematorium in Sector 25, Chandigarh. His two daughters performed the final rites. His wife, Amneet P Kumar and the entire family were present during the cremation.
Kumar's autopsy was carried out at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) after his family agreed, resolving a delay over the post-mortem. He was found with a gunshot wound at his private home in Sector 11.
On Wednesday morning, Kumar's family, including his wife, Amneet P Kumar, who is an IAS officer, went to PGIMER to identify his body and completed the necessary paperwork. After the autopsy, his remains were taken to Amneet Kumar's official home in Sector 24.
In response to these events, the Chandigarh Police has formed a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case.
Previously, Y Puran's wife, Amneet, had demanded strict action against all the accused, including the Haryana DGP and Rohtak SP, before granting permission for the post-mortem. After several rounds of meetings that continued for eight days, Y Puran's family gave permission for the post-mortem.
In light of these developments, the Chandigarh Police on Tuesday issued a statement emphasising the importance of conducting a post-mortem at the earliest, so that all crucial forensic evidence is preserved and justice is served.
9th Day Since Y Puran Kumar’s Suicide
Today marks the ninth day since Y Puran Kumar died by suicide. On October 7, 2025, while serving as Inspector General (IG) at the Police Training College in Sunaria, Rohtak, he wrote an eight-page suicide note in which he named 15 officials, including Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapoor and Rohtak Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Bijarniya, alleging harassment.
DGP Sent On Leave
Amid growing pressure, the Haryana government on Tuesday sent DGP Shatrujeet Kapur on leave, following demands from Kumar's family and attack from the Opposition for action against the officers accused of harassing him. The government assigned the additional charge of Haryana DGP to OP Singh, a 1992-batch IPS officer. Last week, the authorities transferred Narendra Bijarniya as Rohtak Superintendent of Police.
Rahul Gandhi Meets Puran Kumar’s Family
On Tuesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Puran Kumar's family. During his visit, he called for respect for all Dalits and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Haryana government to take immediate action by arresting the officials responsible.
Following Puran Kumar's alleged suicide, several leaders from across party lines visited the family at their Sector 24 residence to offer condolences.
Many opposition leaders have demanded action in Puran Kumar's alleged suicide case.
Members of several Dalit organisations and some opposition parties have also launched protests at various locations in Haryana, demanding strict action against the accused in the case.
Another Suicide in Haryana
Meanwhile, in a shocking and related development, an assistant sub-inspector from the same district, Sandeep Kumar, reportedly took his own life on Tuesday. Before his death, Sandeep Kumar reportedly accused the late senior officer of corruption.
ASI Sandeep Kumar’s apparent suicide occurred after tensions had risen over Puran Kumar’s death, further causing upheaval within the police leadership and fueling ongoing political controversy.
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