New Delhi, October 11: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi expresses condolences to the family of Y Puran Kumar, an IPS officer who ended his life in Chandigarh. In a heartfelt letter to his wife, senior IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, Sonia Gandhi said that the unfair behavior of powerful people often denies even senior officers the justice they deserve.
Puran Kumar, 52, was from the 2001 batch of the Indian Police Service. He served for more than two decades. He reportedly shot himself at his home in Sector 11, Chandigarh. Before dying, he left behind an eight-page suicide note. The note named eight senior IPS officers and described years of “mental harassment” and humiliation. Among them were Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya.
Sonia Gandhi called the officer’s death “shocking and deeply saddening.” She assured Mrs. Kumar that “millions of people stand with you on this path to justice.” She also prayed for strength and courage for the grieving family.
The Chandigarh Police formed a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case. This move shows growing public demand for accountability. However, Kumar’s family has not agreed to a post-mortem. His wife questioned “incomplete information” in the FIR filed by the police.
Before his death, Puran Kumar was serving as Inspector General at the Police Training Centre (PTC) in Sunaria, Rohtak. His note has shaken the police force and revealed the intense pressure within its ranks. Shortly after the incident, the Haryana government transferred SP Bijarniya, one of the officers named in the note.
This case highlights deeper issues in the police system. Despite Chandigarh’s low crime rate, workplace stress and bureaucratic conflicts remain serious problems. Haryana’s administrative history shows long-standing rivalries between senior officers, which make the situation worse.
Mental health support in the police force is now a major concern. Many officers work under extreme stress, yet proper support systems are missing. Experts believe this tragedy could push governments to provide counseling and fair treatment. They say a balanced and healthier working environment is essential.
However, the death of Puran Kumar is a reminder that every officer deserves dignity and justice. As the case moves forward, it shows the urgent need for reforms to protect mental health and human rights in law enforcement. In this context, Sonia Gandhi expresses condolences not only as a message of sympathy but also as a strong call for justice and fairness in the system.
