Senior Haryana IPS Shoots Himself at Home in Chandigarh: A senior Haryana police officer is reported to have committed suicide at his residence in Chandigarh on Tuesday, sending shockwaves through the police and administrative community. The officer, Y Puran Kumar, held the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) and was found with a gunshot wound in his Sector 11 home. (according to NDTV)
Preliminary reports suggest he used his official weapon. No suicide note has been found so far, and investigations are ongoing.
Who Was Y Puran Kumar?
Y Puran Kumar was a 2001-batch IPS officer of the Haryana cadre. He was recently posted as the Inspector General at the Police Training Centre (PTC), Sunaria, in Rohtak, having earlier served as ADGP for the Rohtak range.
On Tuesday afternoon, around 1:30 pm, the Chandigarh police received information about a shooting in Sector 11. The body was reportedly discovered by his daughter in the basement of the house, which is said to be soundproof.
His wife, Amneet P. Kumar, is a senior IAS officer. She was away in Japan at the time with an official delegation and is expected to return soon.
Investigation Underway: Forensics, Statements, and Motives
Chandigarh police and the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) have been called to examine the scene, collect evidence, and trace the sequence of events.
Officials are questioning family members and staff present in the house at the time.
At present, investigators are exploring both personal and professional factors that may have contributed, though nothing has been confirmed.
Significance and Broader Context
The death of a high-ranking police officer by suicide is rare and raises multiple concerns: mental health support within law enforcement, pressures faced by senior officers, and procedural transparency during sensitive investigations.
This incident could prompt internal reviews of psychological support systems for officers and reassessments of work culture in the police force. For the public, it underscores that even those in positions of authority may face unseen struggles.
As the inquiry continues, authorities are expected to release more details about motive, timing, and the sequence of events.
FAQs
It refers to the case of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who reportedly shot himself at his Chandigarh residence.
No. Investigators have confirmed there was no suicide note recovered at the scene.
Police and CFSL teams are inspecting the premises, collecting evidence, and recording statements from family or staff.
