A 52-year-old Dalit IPS officer of Haryana cadre, known for his stance on corruption, caste representation, and fairness within the police service, was found dead with a gunshot wound at his residence in Chandigarh’s Sector 11 on Tuesday, October 7.

Y Puran Kumar was a 2001 batch IPS officer hailing from Andhra Pradesh. A suicide note was recovered from the spot.

The letter holds one serving and two retired senior IPS officers of Haryana responsible for his death.

“He mentioned his issues with the administration and named a few senior officers. The note and allegations are under verification,” The Indian Express quoted a police officer on condition of anonymity.

Kumar served in key positions across Haryana, including Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Ambala and Rohtak ranges and

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