‘Culprit won’t be spared, no matter how influential’: Haryana CM Saini on IPS officer’s death

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday assured the family of Indian Police Service officer Y Puran Kumar, who died earlier this week, that the government would ensure justice, regardless of “how influential the culprit” may be, Hindustan Times reported.

“A thorough investigation will be conducted in this matter, and if anyone is found guilty, strict action will be taken against them,” Saini said at an event in Panchkula.

He also urged Opposition leaders not to politicise the matter, ANI reported.

#WATCH | Panchkula | Senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar death case | Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says, "... This is an unfortunate incident. The family has demanded justice. We have assured them that there will be a thorough inquiry. Action will be taken against the accused...… pic.twitter.com/rwa75VwDgc— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2025

Kumar was found dead at his residence in Chandigarh’s Sector 11 on Tuesday afternoon. The police say he died by suicide.

In a “final note” recovered from the scene, he named 11 serving and retired officers, including Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur and Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarniya, accusing them of caste-based discrimination, Hindustan Times reported.

In a letter to the chief minister, Kumar’s wife highlighted that her husband’s note “explicitly names the individuals responsible for creating an atmosphere of harassment, humiliation, and mental torture, which...

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