Haryana IPS Officer Who Died By Suicide Accused Seniors In 8-Page Note

Senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar tragically took his life in Chandigarh, alleging mental harassment from senior colleagues. Investigations are ongoing regarding his claims and professional concerns.

Updated: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 22:02 [IST]

A senior Haryana IPS officer, Y Puran Kumar, tragically ended his life at his Chandigarh home. Officials revealed that he had accused senior colleagues of "mental harassment." An eight-page note found by the police detailed these allegations. His daughter discovered his body in the basement, and it is believed he used his service revolver.

Before this incident, Kumar was transferred to the Police Training College in Sunaria, Rohtak, on September 29. He previously held the position of Inspector General for the Rohtak Range. Born on May 19, 1973, Kumar was an engineering graduate and was set to retire on May 31, 2033.

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Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar died by suicide at his Chandigarh home, after having accused senior colleagues of mental harassment in an eight-page suicide note; he was previously transferred to the Police Training College in Sunaria, Rohtak, and was involved in a bribery case.

Allegations and Investigations

The officer's name appeared in a bribery case following a complaint by a liquor contractor. The Rohtak Police registered an FIR based on this complaint. The contractor alleged that Sushil Kumar, an aide of Y Puran Kumar, demanded a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh using the officer's name. Although Sushil was arrested, the FIR mentioning Y Puran Kumar has not been uploaded online.

In his alleged suicide note, Kumar accused ten senior officers of "mental harassment," claiming they conspired to destroy his career through continuous psychological torture. While Chandigarh Police has not officially named anyone yet, sources indicate that the case might be related to a corruption investigation initiated by Kumar himself in Rohtak.

Professional Concerns

Earlier, Y Puran Kumar had expressed concerns about promotions within the IPS ranks. In a letter to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, he questioned the legality of these promotions. He claimed they were conducted against Union Home Ministry guidelines and were based solely on Finance Department consent.

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