In a development related to the suicide by senior IPS officer Puran Kumar, ASI Sandeep Kumar, posted in Rohtak’s cyber cell, also died by suicide leaving behind a four-page note and a video.

In his message he alleged that IPS Puran Kumar had taken his own life out of fear of defamation in a corruption case. The family of ASI Sandeep Kumar has refused to allow a post-mortem. His body was taken to his maternal uncle’s house in Ladhaut village.

Meanwhile, Haryana remains on alert following the suicide of Puran Kumar, as protests and political reactions continue across the state.

The state government has directed all police and administrative officials, including Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and Superintendents of Police, to closely monitor the situation and maintain peace. Authorities have also been asked to coordinate with regional leaders and organizations to prevent any untoward incidents.

Senior IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, a 2001 batch officer, allegedly shot himself on October 7, leaving behind an eight-page suicide note accusing senior IPS officers, including DGP Shatrujeet Kapoor and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarnia, of caste-based discrimination, mental harassment and humiliation.

The post-mortem of the body has not yet been conducted even after seven days, leading to rising tensions.

Chief Minister Nayab Saini has been holding meetings with ministers and MLAs in Chandigarh to review the situation. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the IPS officer’s family on Tuesday, criticizing the Haryana government and demanding immediate arrests of the accused officers.

He alleged that the family was being pressured and said this incident reflects systemic caste-based discrimination. Rahul also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure justice, calling the case a matter of dignity for Dalits across the country.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan also met the family, assuring them that their demands would be fulfilled. Meanwhile, DGP Shatrujeet Kapoor has been sent on leave, and Om Prakash Singh has been given additional charge.

Police records show that on October 6, Puran Kumar’s gunman, Sushil Kumar, was arrested for allegedly demanding a bribe from a liquor trader. The following day, on October 7, Puran Kumar died by suicide at his residence in Chandigarh. Investigations in both cases are ongoing.