The Haryana government has sent DGP Shatrujeet Kapur on leave amid mounting public pressure. Media adviser Rajiv Jaitly confirmed that formal orders for his leave will be issued shortly. Om Parkash Singh, currently MD of Police Housing Corporation, received additional charge of DGP temporarily. The action follows ongoing demands for accountability in IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar’s alleged suicide case. Protesters and the officer’s family are calling for arrests of top accused named in the note.
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Kumar was found dead from a gunshot wound at his Rohtak residence on October 7
He served as Inspector General at Police Training Centre, Sunaria, and was a 2001-batch IPS officer. His wife, senior IAS officer Amneet Kumar, has refused autopsy until the accused are arrested. Chandigarh Police confirmed that the postmortem is pending as identification and family consent are awaited. The SIT investigating the case has officially requested Mrs. Kumar to allow the procedure soon. In his final note, Mr. Kumar accused DGP Kapur and ex-Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya of harassment. His wife cited this note as the emotional trigger leading to the officer’s tragic suicide. Despite FIR registration, no arrests have been made, raising questions about police impartiality and delay.
Political leaders are also visiting the bereaved family, showing solidarity and seeking justice for the officer.
Rahul Gandhi is expected to meet the family personally, according to sources close to the matter. The state had already transferred former SP Bijarniya, one of the accused named in the FIR. Meanwhile, state officials have approached the officer’s wife to convince her for the postmortem.
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The state had already transferred former SP Bijarniya, one of the accused named in the FIR.
The Justice for Y. Puran Kumar committee has intensified calls for arrest of both accused officers. Committee member Gurmail Dhabi questioned police inaction, saying FIR alone isn’t enough without arrests. He emphasized the need for immediate justice and transparent investigation into this high-profile IPS death.
Chandigarh Police has asked Haryana government to provide key documents to support the investigation process. The demand for justice continues to gain momentum across political lines and civil society groups. With DGP Kapur on leave, attention turns to how the investigation will proceed under new leadership. The case has spotlighted systemic issues in police accountability and treatment of officers under stress. Pressure is mounting on authorities to ensure swift justice and restore public trust in institutions.
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