Haryana ADGP shoots himself dead: Who was IPS Y Puran Kumar?

IPS Y Puran Kumar

Haryana's Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Y Puran Kumar reportedly shot himself at his residence in Sector 11, Chandigarh, on Tuesday.

Who was Y Puran Kumar?

Media reports said that IPS Y Puran Kumar has served in several key positions in the Police Department and was promoted to the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP). He lived in Chandigarh's Sector 11, at his official residence. He also held several administrative posts throughout his career.

He was currently serving at the Police Training Centre (PTC) in Rohtak's Sunaria, where he was posted as Inspector General (IG) on September 29, while he was on leave till October 7. Before this, he was posted as ADG Rohtak.

Media reports also said that Kumar has been involved in an administrative battle because he was raising questions about the promotion policy for Haryana's IPS officers. Reports also said that about a year ago, he had written a letter to Haryana CM Nayab Saini, asking questions about the promotions granted to IPS officers across four batches (1991, 1996, 1997, and 2005).

He had reportedly alleged that these promotions were conducted illegally by overriding Union Home Ministry (MHA) guidelines based solely on the consent of the State Finance Department, reports said.

Puran Kumar's death

According to Times of India, Kumar reportedly shot himself at his government accommodation. The Chandigarh police rushed to the spot after receiving the information and have cordoned off the area. The weapon used in the incident has been recovered. The reason behind the suicide is not yet known. “An inquiry has been initiated. We are collecting evidence and recording statements of family members and staff. The cause of the incident will be determined after further investigation,” a senior police officer told TOI.

His body was found by his daughter in the basement of the house, which was reportedly soundproof.

Kumar’s wife, Amneet P Kumar,a senior IAS officer, is currently in Japan as part of an official delegation led by Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini.

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