### Haryana DGP Booked in IPS Officer's Suicide: The Case Against Shatrujeet Kapur
On October 10, 2025, Chandigarh Police registered an FIR against Haryana's Director General of Police (DGP), Shatrujeet Singh Kapur, and 10 other senior officers for allegedly abetting the suicide of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Y. Puran Kumar, a 2001-batch IPS officer from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. The case stems from Kumar's death on October 7, 2025, in his Sector-11 residence in Chandigarh, where he was found with a gunshot wound from his service revolver. An eight-to-nine-page suicide note recovered from his pocket accused the named officials of years of caste-based discrimination, mental harassment, public humiliation, and administrative sabotage, pushing him to despair.
Kumar's wife, IAS officer Amneet P. Kumar (also 2001-batch, Haryana cadre), filed the complaint on October 8, alleging a "well-planned conspiracy" orchestrated by Kapur to falsely implicate her husband in a fabricated case just a day before his death. She refused consent for the autopsy until the FIR was filed, delaying proceedings for over 60 hours, and demanded immediate arrests, suspension of the accused, and lifelong security for her family. The FIR invokes Section 108 (abetment to suicide) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Section 3(1)(r) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has taken suo motu cognizance, issuing notices to Chandigarh's Chief Secretary and DGP for an action-taken report within seven days. Meanwhile, the Haryana government is reportedly mulling sending Kapur on leave amid mounting pressure from officers' associations and political circles, with potential officiating DGPs like O.P. Singh or Ishwar Singh in contention.
#### Who is Shatrujeet Kapur?
Shatrujeet Singh Kapur, 59, is a 1990-batch IPS officer of the Haryana cadre, hailing from a modest family in Jind district, Haryana (born 1966). He assumed charge as Haryana DGP on August 16, 2023, overseeing a force of over 50,000 personnel amid challenges like law-and-order maintenance and administrative reforms. His tenure is set to end in October 2026 upon superannuation.
Kapur's career highlights his focus on anti-corruption drives:
- **Early Roles**: Served in various capacities, including as Superintendent of Police in districts like Jind and Hisar, emphasizing community policing.
- **Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Head (pre-2023)**: Led high-profile probes into graft involving politicians and bureaucrats, earning a reputation as a no-nonsense investigator. He oversaw cases against IAS officers and ministers, aligning with the BJP-led government's push against corruption.
However, Kapur has a documented history of controversies, often accused of overreach and vendettas:
- **2019 Allegations**: As ADGP, he was linked to a raid on a former minister's premises, sparking claims of political bias.
- **2023 Media Raid Backlash**: While heading the ACB, his team raided the Gurugram office of Power Sportz TV, prompting Editor-in-Chief Kanthi Suresh (wife of IAS officer D. Suresh) to file a complaint accusing ACB officials of "harassment, blackmail, intrusion, and impersonation." She demanded an FIR against Kapur and his subordinates, alleging misuse of power.
- **Internal Police Frictions**: Multiple complaints from junior officers during his ACB stint cited "arbitrary transfers" and "targeted inquiries," though none led to formal charges against him.
| Key Milestones in Kapur's Career | Description |
|---------------------------------|-------------|
| **1990** | Joins IPS (Haryana cadre) |
| **2010s** | SP in Jind, Hisar; focuses on rural crime reduction |
| **Pre-2023** | ADGP, then DG of ACB; probes 50+ corruption cases |
| **Aug 2023** | Appointed Haryana DGP |
| **Oct 2025** | Booked in Y. Puran Kumar suicide case; potential leave |
#### Allegations in the Suicide Note
In his detailed note, dated October 7, 2025, Kumar implicated 11-13 officers (serving and retired IPS/IAS), including Kapur, for:
- **Caste-Based Atrocities**: Denial of arrears/benefits granted to others (e.g., Kapur allegedly secured his from 2015, denying Kumar's batch the same, causing financial loss).
- **Harassment Tactics**: Postings to "non-existent" roles, poor ACRs, leave denials (e.g., during his father's death), and fabricated FIRs (one against his staff on October 6).
- **Specific to Kapur**: Directing a "conspiracy" to frame Kumar, leading to his "broken spirit."
Other named officers include ADGPs Amitabh Dhillon and Sanjay Kumar, IGP Pankaj Nain, former DGPs Manoj Yadava and P.K. Agrawal, and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya.
#### Broader Fallout and Reactions
- **Government Response**: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini met Kapur on October 9, where the DGP reportedly presented "strong evidence" defending himself. No arrests yet; probe by Chandigarh Police continues, with CFSL inspecting the scene.
- **Public and X Buzz**: Social media erupts with #JusticeForPuranKumar, decrying "institutional casteism" in police. Posts highlight parallels to past Dalit officer suicides, demanding CBI intervention. Officers' associations urge removing accused from power to ensure impartiality.
- **Political Angle**: With Bihar polls looming, opposition (RJD, Congress) frames it as "BJP-era Dalit persecution," potentially swaying SC votes.
Kapur's office has not issued a formal statement, but sources indicate he trusts the probe's fairness. This scandal exposes deep fissures in Haryana's police hierarchy, where anti-corruption zealots like Kapur now face accusations of the very abuse they combat. As the investigation unfolds, it could trigger reforms—or more recriminations.
