Haryana Government Transfers Rohtak SP Amid IPS Officer Suicide Investigation

Senior IPS Officer's Tragic Demise Sparks Controversy

Y. Puran Kumar, a 2001-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, allegedly died by suicide on October 7, 2025, at his residence in Chandigarh. The 52-year-old officer, who held the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) and was serving as the Inspector General of the Police Training Centre (PTC) in Rohtak's Sunaria, reportedly left behind a 'final note' detailing allegations of harassment and discrimination.

The note, described as either nine or eight pages long, reportedly named 12 to 16 senior officials, including both IPS and IAS officers. These individuals were accused of 'mental harassment,' 'discrimination,' 'administrative bias,' 'public humiliation,' and 'caste-based discrimination.'

Rohtak SP Transferred Amidst Allegations

In response to the unfolding events, the Haryana government on October 11, 2025, transferred Rohtak Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Bijarniya. Bijarniya was among the officials prominently named in Kumar's 'final note'. He has been replaced by IPS officer Surinder Singh Bhoria. Bijarniya's new posting orders are expected to be issued separately, and he has not been assigned a new post as of now.

The deceased officer's wife, IAS officer Amneet P. Kumar, has been a vocal advocate for justice. She filed a formal complaint demanding the registration of FIRs and the arrest of all named officers, as well as security for her family. Her complaint specifically named Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapoor and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya, citing 'harassment and abetment.'

Investigation Underway and Family's Demands

An FIR has been registered against 13 officers. Initially, charges included Section 108 read with 3(5) (abetment of suicide) and 3(1)(r) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Following pleas from Amneet P. Kumar to include more stringent provisions, Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act has since been invoked in the FIR.

The Chandigarh Police has formed a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by IG Pushpendra Kumar, to conduct a 'prompt, impartial, and thorough investigation' into the case. However, the family of Y. Puran Kumar has steadfastly refused to consent to a post-mortem examination until their demands for justice and the arrest of the accused officials are met.

The incident has drawn significant attention, with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini assuring a thorough investigation and promising that 'no one would be spared, regardless of their status.' Sonia Gandhi, among other political figures and Dalit organizations, has also expressed solidarity with the family, highlighting concerns about caste discrimination.