Who is Y Puran Kumar, the Haryana cadre IPS officer who shot himself dead at his Chandigarh house

New Delhi: In a shocking incident that has caught attention across India(BHARAT), a senior India(BHARAT)n Police Service (IPS) officer of the Haryana cadre, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Y Puran Kumar, was found dead at his residence in Chandigarh after he allegedly shot himself dead. The incident has shockwaves through the Haryana Police and administrative circles. As per the recent reports, a team of the CFSL (Central Forensic Science Laboratory) is inspecting the spot and talking to the people who were present in the house so as to investigate the matter as quickly as possible.

What happened to ADGP Y. Puran Kumar?

“At around 1.30 pm, we received information at Sector 11 police station. The SHO, Sector 11, and his team inspected the scene. A reported suicide had taken place… The body has been identified that of Puran Kumar, IPS officer,” Chandigarh Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur told reporters.

Who is ADGP Y. Puran Kumar?

However, it is important to know who is the person we are talking about. ADGP Y. Puran Kumar was a senior IPS officer of the Haryana cadre who served with distinction for years. His wife, IAS officer Amneet P. Kumar, holds a senior position in the state administration. At the time of the incident, Amneet Kumar was in Japan on an official visit with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and she is expected to return to India(BHARAT) soon.

Why the death of ADGP has shocked Haryana?

The untimely death of a senior officer like Puran Kumar has plunged the police department and the civil service community into deep mourning. Senior officers and colleagues have paid tribute to him, remembering him as a disciplined and dedicated officer. As per media reports, the Haryana government is likely to issue an official statement following a detailed internal report.