So far, the SIT has recorded statements of 11 out of the 14 IAS and IPS officers named in the suicide note. The team is preparing to issue notices to record statements of the remaining three officers.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged suicide of IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, terming the plea as lacking merit and not in line with the 2010 PIL Rules.
Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and Congress leader Udit Raj demanded justice for Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide. They alleged caste-based violence and criticised the Haryana government for a lack of progress in the investigation.
Union Minister Manohar Lal on Thursday met with the family of IPS Y Puran Kumar, who committed suicide, alleging caste discrimination, and assured them of assistance from the government.
In the Assistant Director General Police of Haryana, Y. Puran Kumar suicide case, the police have taken possession of the deceased officer's laptop following court orders. The court had directed that the entire process of handing over and transferring the laptop be recorded to ensure data
Following the post-mortem of late IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, Chandigarh Police has revealed that the post-mortem examination findings are consistent with the circumstances indicated in the preliminary inquest and final note.
Haryana Director General of Police OP Singh expressed grief over the loss of two Police Officers lives and said, we are distressed by it. Speaking with ANI, on cases of deaths of Haryana IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar and ASI Sandeep, Haryana DGP OP Singh said," Two lives have been lost and we
ASI Sandeep's relative, Satyawan Lathar, confirmed that after reaching an agreement with the government, the cremation of the late ASI will take place at around 12 noon after the post-mortem on Thursday. His last rites will be performed in Julana.
In a heartfelt tribute, both daughters of Haryana-cadre IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar performed the 'mukhagni' to his mortal remains during his last rites at the Sector 25 crematorium.
Congress MP Kumari Selja has expressed grave concerns over the recent suicide of another officer, following the tragic incident involving Y Puran Kumar.
The postmortem of late IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar began on Wednesday at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh -- nine days after his death.