Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, a 2001-batch officer, was found dead at his residence in Chandigarh on October 7, 2025. The incident occurred in a soundproof basement of his home, and preliminary reports suggest a gunshot wound as the cause of death.

A nine-page note and a will were recovered from the scene, though authorities have not released details about their contents, as per multiple reports.

The circumstances surrounding his death have prompted widespread concern and discussions about administrative pressures and caste-based discrimination in government services.

Kumar was widely known for his outspoken stance against caste-based discrimination and administrative irregularities within the police force. During his career, he repeatedly raised concerns about delayed promotions,

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