October 15, 2025

A storm is brewing over the tragic death of Haryana police officer Y Puran Kumar, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has stepped into the spotlight with a strong call for justice. On Tuesday, Gandhi said this case is not just about one family’s respect — it’s about all Dalits facing discrimination. Kumar, a senior police officer, was found with a gunshot wound inside his Chandigarh home last week. This heartbreaking incident has raised many eyebrows. Gandhi met Kumar’s family and spoke to reporters, revealing a disturbing story behind the scenes. He said, "There was systematic discrimination against Kumar to demoralise him and damage his career." The former Congress president did not mince words. He warned that a dangerous message is being sent to Dalits everywhere: "No matter how successful you are, if you are Dalit, you can be oppressed and crushed." Gandhi also slammed Haryana’s Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, saying he has failed to deliver on his promise of a free and fair inquiry into Kumar’s death. The pressure is heavy on Kumar’s family, especially his two daughters, Gandhi revealed. The controversy is heating up as opposition parties attack the Haryana government over what they call the "alleged suicide" of Kumar. What's fueling this fire is an eight-page final note claimed to be left by Kumar. The 52-year-old officer accused eight senior IPS officers—including Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya, who was recently transferred—of "blatant caste-based discrimination, targeted mental harassment, public humiliation and atrocities." This shocking revelation has stunned many and raises serious questions about caste discrimination inside the police force. Is this a dark signal to Dalits that success won’t shield them from injustice? As the investigation continues, all eyes are on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haryana’s Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to take swift, clear steps. The whole nation watches closely—will justice be served, or will silent voices like Kumar’s continue to be crushed?

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