Chandigarh | October 6, 2025 — A chilling eight-page suicide note recovered from the residence of Haryana Inspector General of Police (IGP) Y Puran Kumar has revealed a story of deep professional frustration, caste-based discrimination, and unfulfilled ambitions. The 2005-batch IPS officer was found dead at his Sector-11 home in Chandigarh on Tuesday afternoon, having reportedly shot himself using his personal security officer’s revolver.
A Career Marked by Transfers and Disillusionment
According to police sources, Y Puran Kumar’s note narrates a turbulent professional journey defined by frequent transfers, unmet career goals, and persistent caste bias. The senior officer, who had served in multiple key positions across Haryana, expressed anguish over what he described as a pattern of discrimination that stalled his progress within the force.
In the detailed note, Y Puran Kumar referenced multiple incidents from 2021 onward, including a writ petition he filed against a senior officer alleging caste-based discrimination. He also protested his 2023 transfer to the IG (Home Guards) post, calling it “non-cadre” and a blow to his dignity.
Although he was later posted as IGP, Rohtak Range in April 2024, Kumar was transferred again on September 29, 2024, to IG, Police Training College, Sunaria, Rohtak — a move that, according to his note, “shattered the little hope that remained.”
Allegations and Formal Complaints
Kumar’s suicide note also highlighted a series of formal complaints he had filed with senior officials and the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), alleging repeated workplace injustice. His writings indicate a deep sense of betrayal and disillusionment with the system he had served for decades.
The officer’s half-page will, discovered alongside the suicide note, explicitly bequeaths all his assets to his wife, IAS officer Amneet P Kumar.
Family’s Return and Post-Mortem Delayed
Y Puran Kumar’s wife, Amneet, returned from Japan on Wednesday afternoon and proceeded directly to her official residence in Sector 24. She later accompanied Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur to the Sector-11 home to collect Kumar’s belongings, including his laptop.
The post-mortem was postponed until Thursday morning to allow the family’s presence, including the arrival of their elder daughter from the United States. The examination will be conducted jointly by a board of doctors from GMCH-32 and GMSH-16.
Clarification on Rohtak Case
Amid speculation linking Kumar’s death to the recent arrest of ASI Sushil Kumar in an extortion case, police clarified that no mention of the incident appeared in the suicide note. Investigators stated that Kumar’s note focused solely on longstanding professional grievances and did not cite any recent controversy or external pressure as the immediate cause.
The Final Hours
Preliminary forensic analysis suggests Kumar shot himself in the right temple, with the bullet exiting from his left ear and lodging in a nearby wall. His daughter and two domestic workers were present in the house at the time. Before locking himself in the basement, Kumar reportedly instructed them not to disturb him.
Authorities believe he used his PSO’s service revolver, which had been left in his custody. When repeated calls from his wife went unanswered, their daughter checked on him and discovered his body around 1:30 p.m. She immediately alerted local police.
Forensic Findings and Public Reaction
The Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) recorded video evidence of the suicide note found besideY Puran Kumar’s body, supporting the case for suicide. Friends and colleagues described the senior officer as “calm, composed, and cheerful” during recent public events, making the incident all the more shocking.
The Haryana Police, meanwhile, has promised a transparent investigation into Kumar’s allegations, even as his family prepares for cremation later this week.
The suicide of IGP Y Puran Kumar has exposed the silent struggles within the Indian police hierarchy — a tragic reflection of caste bias, administrative apathy, and personal despair. As Haryana Police begins a full-scale investigation, the incident has sparked debate over mental health and institutional fairness within the country’s civil services.