Shatrujeet Kapur, Director General of Police (DGP) of Haryana, is under scrutiny following the tragic suicide of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. Kapur, a 1990-batch IPS officer, has served for over three decades in law enforcement and public service.
Kapur became Haryana DGP on 16 August 2023. He oversees the state police force, maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and implementing administrative reforms. Earlier, he led Haryana’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and worked with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on sensitive national cases. He is an alumnus of NIT Kurukshetra (1983-88 batch) and has held key positions both nationally and internationally.
Allegations in Suicide Note
The controversy stems from allegations in Y Puran Kumar’s suicide note. Kumar reportedly accused senior officers, including DGP Shatrujeet Kapur, of administrative harassment, bias, and caste-based discrimination.
Authorities are examining Kapur’s role as part of the ongoing investigation. The Haryana government is reportedly considering placing him on leave amid rising pressure to act on the claims in Kumar’s nine-page note.
Administrative Response and Transfers
Sources indicate that SP Rohtak Narendra Bijarnia, also named in a complaint filed by Kumar’s wife, may be transferred as part of a broader administrative reshuffle.
Kumar’s death has shocked Haryana’s police and bureaucratic circles. He had repeatedly flagged issues of caste-based bias, irregular promotions, and harassment. Records show he sent complaints to top state officials, including the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary, over several years.
Career of Shatrujeet Kapur
Kapur’s distinguished career includes tackling high-profile corruption cases in Haryana and leading critical investigations at the national level through the CBI. His leadership of the state police has focused on law enforcement efficiency, crime prevention, and administrative reforms.
Ongoing Investigation
The probe into Kumar’s death and the allegations in his suicide note continues. Authorities are reviewing administrative protocols and the conduct of senior officers. The findings could have wider implications for Haryana’s police administration and internal governance.
