A senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Haryana cadre, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Y Puran Kumar, was found dead at his residence in Chandigarh on Tuesday (October 7). According to initial reports, Kumar allegedly shot himself, resulting in his death.
Chandigarh Police and senior Haryana Police officials rushed to the spot soon after the incident was reported. Kumar’s body was recovered from his residence, and his service weapon is believed to have been used in the act. Authorities have begun a formal investigation to ascertain the circumstances and possible reasons behind his decision.
