Calls for Justice: The Untold Story Behind IPS Officer's Tragic End

Congress MP Varun Chaudhry is seeking a judicial inquiry into the suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, alleging caste discrimination by senior officers. A memorandum was submitted to Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, urging suitable actions against those responsible and highlighting discrepancies in the FIR.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chandigarh | Updated: 10-10-2025 15:18 IST | Created: 10-10-2025 15:18 IST
Calls for Justice: The Untold Story Behind IPS Officer's Tragic End
This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only.
  • Country:
  • India

In a significant political move, Congress MP Varun Chaudhry has demanded a judicial probe into the tragic suicide of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, claiming deep-rooted caste discrimination within the police department.

Accompanied by Punjab MLA Amit Rattan, Chaudhry met with Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to express serious concerns and to submit a memorandum seeking a probe led by a sitting high court judge.

This ordeal, highlighting systemic biases, sparked a nationwide conversation on caste-based discrimination, with activists and citizens alike calling for justice for the late officer.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback