DGP May Be Sent on Leave as Haryana Govt Faces Backlash Over Suicide Note Allegations
In a swift administrative move following the tragic death of senior IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar (2001 batch), the Haryana government has transferred Rohtak Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Bijarniya and appointed 2014-batch IPS officer Surinder Singh Bhoria in his place. The reshuffle, announced on Saturday, comes amid intense public and departmental outrage after Kumar’s eight-page suicide note accused eight senior officials, including Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Singh Kapur, of sustained mental harassment and humiliation.
FIR Registered Under SC/ST Act Following Suicide Note Revelation
Late Thursday night, an FIR (No. 156) was lodged at Sector 11 Police Station, Chandigarh, under charges of abetment to suicide and relevant provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The complaint was based on Kumar’s detailed suicide note, in which he described prolonged psychological torment, loss of professional dignity, and targeted defamation allegedly orchestrated by his seniors.
Wife Demands Action, Cites Suicide Note as ‘Dying Declaration’
Kumar’s wife, Amneet P. Kumar, an IAS officer from the 2001 batch, met Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at her residence in Chandigarh on Thursday. During their 45-minute meeting, she submitted a formal complaint demanding the immediate suspension and arrest of all officers named in the note.
In her appeal, Amneet urged that the suicide note be recognized as her husband’s dying declaration, emphasizing the need for an impartial investigation. She also requested continued police protection for herself and their two daughters, alleging that the psychological pressure exerted on her husband amounted to deliberate mental torture. The family has reportedly refused to perform the last rites until decisive legal action is taken.
DGP May Be Placed on Leave Amid Rising Pressure
Government insiders have indicated that DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur might soon be asked to go on leave as discussions progress regarding the appointment of an acting DGP. The move is viewed as a step to calm internal dissent within the police force and restore public confidence as anger mounts over the incident.
The case has triggered widespread outrage among both police and administrative services, with growing demands for transparency and a court-monitored probe to ensure accountability at the highest levels.
Profile: Who Is Narendra Bijarniya?
Narendra Bijarniya, an IPS officer of the 2015 batch, hails from Sikar district, Rajasthan. The son of a farmer and a homemaker, he holds a degree in engineering from MNIT Jaipur. Before joining the Indian Police Service, he served in the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) between 2011 and 2014.
During his tenure as SP in Nuh district, Bijarniya earned a reputation for decisive field operations. While on training in Sirsa, he coordinated with Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group (SOG) in a major crackdown that led to the elimination of gangster Anandpal Singh in Churu district. His actions in that operation drew statewide attention for their efficiency and coordination.
However, following the emergence of his name in the allegations linked to Y. Puran Kumar’s suicide note, his removal from Rohtak is being seen as the government’s effort to signal accountability and prevent further escalation of tensions.
Calls for Independent Probe Grow Louder
The incident has sparked deep concern across Haryana’s bureaucratic and law enforcement ecosystem, bringing issues of mental health, workplace hierarchy, and institutional transparency into sharp focus. Retired officers, legal experts, and civil society members have urged the government to establish an independent inquiry, preferably under the supervision of a sitting High Court judge, to ensure neutrality and credibility in the investigation.
