Chandigarh [India], October 15 (HBTV): The postmortem of late IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar began on Wednesday at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, nine days after his death.
The process commenced only after his wife, IAS officer Amneet P. Kumar, gave her formal consent and identified the body.
According to officials, a team comprising senior forensic experts, histology specialists, and medical officers conducted the postmortem examination under strict supervision. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Chandigarh Police, which is probing the high-profile case, was also present throughout the procedure to ensure transparency. The entire postmortem process was recorded on video as per protocol in sensitive investigations.
Officials stated that the delay in conducting the postmortem was due to the absence of family consent, which was later granted. ‘The postmortem will help determine the precise cause of death and corroborate forensic evidence collected from the scene,’ a senior police official said.
On October 7, the senior IPS officer was found dead at his private residence in Chandigarh with a gunshot wound. His service weapon, an eight-page note, and a will were recovered from the scene.
Following the incident, his wife, senior IAS officer Amneet P. Kumar, made serious allegations against Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor and Superintendent of Police (SP) Rohtak Narendra Bijarnia, demanding the registration of an FIR against them.
In her written complaint, she claimed that her husband had been subjected to caste-based discrimination, mental harassment, and humiliation for a prolonged period. She also stated that he had left behind a suicide note before his death.
Following her complaint, Chandigarh Police formed a six-member SIT to investigate the matter. The team, led by senior officials, has been conducting a detailed probe, including visits to Rohtak, examination of the officer’s personal and service records, and coordination with the Haryana Government to obtain key documents.
The late officer’s laptop, considered a crucial piece of digital evidence, is yet to be handed over to the police. Investigators believe the device may provide valuable insights into his final days and possible communication records leading up to his death.
The outcome of the postmortem and subsequent forensic analysis is expected to play a decisive role in determining the sequence of events. The case has drawn widespread attention, with senior bureaucrats and police officers across Haryana and Chandigarh calling for a fair and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death.
(ANI)