Fresh accusations point to mental harassment by 10 senior officers; FIR, promotions controversy deepen the crisis
Yesterday, we published a story on the senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s tragic suicide:
Senior Haryana IPS Officer Puran Kumar Suicide, Chandigarh
That earlier post detailed his death and some known circumstances.
Today’s update builds on that by revealing the contents of an 8-page suicide note, new accusations, and developments in the FIR and promotion controversies.
New Allegations from the Suicide Note
- The note—recently recovered by Chandigarh Police—names 10 senior officers (both serving and retired) accused of mental harassment and psychological torture.
- Kumar claimed the harassment was continuous and part of a deliberate campaign to derail his career.
- “They conspired to ruin my professional life,” he wrote, accusing them of influencing transfers, promotions, and daily work environment.
FIR & Bribery Case: What Has Emerged
- A liquor contractor lodged a complaint alleging that Kumar’s aide, Sushil Kumar, sought a ₹2.5 lakh bribe in Y Puran Kumar’s name.
- The Rohtak Police filed an FIR, which included Kumar’s name, even though formal state government approval was not obtained.
- Sushil was arrested, but the inclusion of Kumar’s name appears to have deeply affected him.
- Interestingly, the FIR has not been uploaded online, which raises questions about process and visibility of justice.
Recent Transfers & Service History
- On September 29, Kumar was transferred to Police Training College, Sunaria, Rohtak.
- Prior to that, he was Inspector General, Rohtak Range.
- He was a 2001‑batch officer, born May 19, 1973, and due to retire on May 31, 2033.
- Educationally, he held an engineering degree.
Promotion Controversy: Precursor to Turmoil
- Before his death, Kumar had written to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, criticizing irregular IPS promotions.
- He alleged that officers were promoted by sidestepping MHA guidelines, with approvals based solely via the Finance Department.
- The controversy ties into a larger alleged corruption probe in Rohtak, which some sources say Kumar himself had initiated.
Implications & Next Steps
- The disclosure of the note and the named officers intensify scrutiny on internal accountability within the police system.
- There may now be demands for:
- Transparent investigation of the harassment claims
- Public release of the FIR
- Protection for officers who raise such allegations
- Review of promotion processes and disciplinary oversight
