ADGP Y. Puran Kumar Suicide: Mahapanchayat Demands DGP’s Removal
Incident Overview
On october 7, haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar committed suicide in Sector 11, Chandigarh by shooting himself.
His body has not yet undergone autopsy as the family demands action against the accused officers.
Mahapanchayat in Chandigarh
Nyay Sangharsh Morcha formed a 31-member committee to address the suicide.
Mahapanchayat held at Guru Ravidas Bhawan, Sector 20, starting 3 p.m.
Demands include removal and arrest of haryana DGP Shatrujit Kapoor and investigation by a high court judge.
Issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government; threat to intensify agitation, including disrupting city sanitation.
Organizers later clarified that the Mahapanchayat itself was peaceful; some sloganeering outside was unrelated.
Tensions and Statements
Former mp Rajkumar saini made a controversial statement regarding Valmiki, triggering protests.
Organizers appealed for calm, restoring peace.
Family and Committee Stance
No agreement reached yet between family or government; further decisions will follow after action is taken.
Family demands arrest of DGP Shatrujit Kapoor and SP Rohtak.
31-Member Committee Members
Includes Chaudhary Lahri Singh, Rajesh Kalia, OP Chopra, Gurmil Singh, Prof. jai Narayan, and others.
Government and Family Discussions
ADGP’s wife, Amneet P. Kumar, met haryana Home Secretary Dr. Sumita Mishra, officers, and her mla brother.
Three-hour meeting held; haryana government and chandigarh Police working to secure Amneet’s consent.
Clarifications
Sangharsh Samiti dismissed rumors of a government proposal to appoint Puran Kumar’s daughter as DSP as baseless.
Tributes
JJP President Dr. ajay Singh Chautala and former deputy cm Dushyant Chautala visited Amneet P. Kumar, paid tribute, and expressed condolences.
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