Haryana IPS officer death: DGP Shatrujeet Kapur sent on leave

By Admin

14 Oct, 2025

Amid escalating public outrage and demands for action in the alleged suicide case of senior IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, the Haryana government has sent Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur on leave. The move follows mounting pressure from various quarters, including political leaders and civil society groups, seeking accountability in the tragic incident.

Confirmation from CM’s Office
Rajiv Jaitly, media adviser to the Haryana Chief Minister, confirmed the development to The Hindu on Tuesday, stating, “The DGP has been sent on leave. The formal order would be out soon.” The decision comes at a time when the State government faces severe criticism for its handling of the case and perceived delay in taking action against the accused.

Autopsy Delayed as Family Stands Firm
It has been eight days since the 52-year-old officer allegedly died by suicide from a gunshot wound at his residence in Rohtak, yet the autopsy remains pending. The family of the deceased has refused to allow the postmortem to proceed until two key accused    DGP Shatrujeet Kapur and former Rohtak Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Bijarniya    are arrested. The State government had earlier transferred Bijarniya from his post following the controversy.

Officials from the Haryana government have been visiting the residence of Mr. Kumar’s wife, IAS officer Amneet P. Kumar, attempting to persuade her to consent to the autopsy. Meanwhile, political leaders have also shown solidarity with the grieving family. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit the family on Tuesday (October 14), underlining the growing political significance of the case.

SIT Seeks Cooperation for Speedy Investigation
On Monday (October 13), the Chandigarh Police announced that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) had sent a formal request to Mrs. Kumar, urging her “to come forward for identification of the body for the conduct of the PME (post-mortem examination) at the earliest, which is essential for a speedy investigation.” The SIT has also sought key documents from the Haryana government to advance the inquiry.

Final Note Names Senior Officers
A “final note” recovered from Mr. Kumar’s pocket reportedly named senior IPS officers, including DGP Kapur and ex-SP Bijarniya, accusing them of harassment and attempts to malign his reputation. According to Mrs. Kumar, these acts of alleged harassment served as the “trigger points” that led to his suicide. Mr. Kumar, a 2001-batch IPS officer, was serving as Inspector General of Police at the Police Training Centre (PTC), Sunaria, at the time of his death.

Demands for Arrests Intensify
A 31-member committee, titled Justice for Y. Puran Kumar, has been formed to amplify the family’s demands. Committee member Gurmail Dhabi emphasized the need for swift action, stating, “When the FIR has been registered, then why are the police reluctant to arrest the accused? The FIR in itself will serve no purpose if the accused are not arrested.”

As investigations continue and the government faces intensifying scrutiny, the tragic death of Y. Puran Kumar has ignited a broader conversation about accountability, transparency, and mental health challenges within the police force. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether justice is delivered in this high-profile case that has shaken Haryana’s administrative and political landscape.