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