Punjab SC Commission seeks report from Chandigarh DGP in Haryana IPS officer’s suicide case

The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of the suicide of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar in Chandigarh and has sought a detailed report from the Chandigarh Director General of Police. Commission chairman Sardar Jasvir Singh Garhi said the matter came to his attention through media reports, following which the Commission immediately initiated action.

In a directive issued to the Chandigarh DGP, the Commission has asked for a comprehensive report through an officer not below the rank of ADGP. The report is to cover the progress of the investigation into the officer’s death, the contents of his alleged suicide note, and the status of the complaint submitted by his wife, Amneet Kaur, to the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission. The Commission’s action underscores its concern over the circumstances surrounding the death of a senior Scheduled Caste officer and its commitment to ensuring that justice and accountability are upheld.

Chairman Garhi further informed that he will personally visit the bereaved family on Monday, October 13, to offer condolences and to understand their grievances directly. He said the Commission would closely monitor the case and take appropriate measures to safeguard the interests and dignity of the deceased officer’s family.

The intervention by the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission comes amid rising questions about the factors that may have led to the senior officer’s tragic decision. The move is being seen as a step towards transparency and an affirmation of the Commission’s resolve to ensure that no injustice is done to any member of the Scheduled Castes community, particularly those serving in high-ranking positions within the administrative framework.