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New Delhi, October 11 (IANS) Senior IPS officer in Haryana Y. Puran Kumar’s suicide has sparked widespread grief and outrage across the country, especially among the Dalit and Bahujan communities. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati expressed deep concern over the incident, calling it a national shame and a reflection of the caste-based discrimination still prevalent in India’s administrative systems.
Kumar, who held the rank of Inspector General, reportedly died by suicide at his residence in Chandigarh on October 7, 2025.
His wife, Amneet P. Kumar, a senior IAS officer in Haryana, has accused top officials of waging a sustained campaign of caste-based harassment and mental torture against her husband.
In the eight-page suicide note, Kumar allegedly named senior officers, including Haryana DGP Shatrujit Kapoor and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarnia, detailing years of humiliation and professional sabotage.
Following the allegations, Chandigarh Police registered an FIR and formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the case.
Civil society groups and rights activists have joined in demanding a transparent and impartial investigation, and warned against any attempts to limit the investigation into the tragedy to a bureaucratic formality.
Mayawati, in a statement posted on her official X handle, said Kumar’s death has shocked the conscience of the country.
He emphasized that this incident was not just an individual loss, but a systemic failure that exposes the deep-rooted racism embedded in the institutions meant to preserve justice and equality.
He called for prompt and strict action against those responsible and urged the Haryana government to work honestly and seriously.
Mayawati also appealed to the Supreme Court and the central government to take cognizance of the case, stressing that their intervention would ensure that the investigation remains free from political interference and address the wider implications of casteism in public service.
The tragedy has reignited the debate around the creamy layer concept in reservation policies.
Kumar’s high-ranking position did not protect him from caste-based harassment, underscoring that discrimination persists regardless of economic status or professional achievement.
His death stands as a stark reminder that caste-based exploitation continues at every level of society. As the investigation progresses, the country is monitoring it closely in the hope that justice will be served and that Kumar’s death will lead to meaningful reforms in the way caste discrimination is addressed within India’s governance structure.
–IANS
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