Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's death: Key points in fresh twist to case with another 'suicide' of ASI in 9 days

The autopsy of senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar was conducted at the PGIMER, Chandigarh, after his wife, IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, gave consent on Wednesday.

Key developments in 9 days:

Family consent:

Consent was given after assurances from Chandigarh Police of a fair and impartial investigation, and a commitment from the Haryana government to act against any erring officers.

Post-mortem details:

Conducted by a board of doctors in the presence of:

Executive magistrate;

Ballistics, toxicology, forensic, and fingerprint experts.

Videography and photography to ensure full transparency.

Death background:

Y Puran Kumar (52) allegedly died by suicide on October 7.

His family had refused post-mortem earlier, demanding action against officers named in his eight-page 'final note'.

Allegations in 'final note':

Kumar accused eight senior IPS officers including:

Former Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur,

and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya,

of caste-based discrimination, mental harassment, and public humiliation.

Administrative action:

Haryana DGP Kapur sent on leave.

SP Bijarniya transferred.

A six-member SIT formed by Chandigarh Police to investigate the case.

Judicial 

Chandigarh Police sought court permission for body identification.

Court issued notice to Kumar’s wife, leading to post-mortem approval.

Political reactions:

Rahul Gandhi visited the family, demanding justice and arrests of the accused.

Protests held by Dalit groups and opposition parties.

Fresh twist:

ASI Sandeep Kumar, posted in Rohtak, allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday.

He accused the deceased IPS officer Puran Kumar of corruption, adding a complex layer to the case.

Amneet P Kumar's statement:

She reposed trust in the judiciary and police and committed full cooperation to ensure a time-bound, impartial probe.

With PTI inputs