**Senior Haryana IPS Officer Dies by Suicide at Residence**
*By Snehil Singh | Oct 07, 2025, 05:04 PM*
Senior Haryana Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Puran Kumar allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Sector 11, Chandigarh. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when he reportedly shot himself using his official weapon. Preliminary investigations suggest that he died on the spot.
**Ongoing Investigation**
Senior officials from Chandigarh Police are actively investigating the case. A team from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory is currently examining the scene to gather more evidence, as confirmed by Chandigarh Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur.
**About the Officer**
Puran Kumar was a 2001-batch IPS officer serving as the Additional Director General of Police at the Police Training Centre in Sunaria, Rohtak. His wife, Aman P Kumar, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, is currently on an official trip to Japan and is expected to return to India tomorrow evening.
**Support Resources**
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, help is available. You can contact the following organizations for counseling and support:
– AASRA (24-hour helpline): 022-27546669
– Roshni NGO: +91-4066202000
– COOJ: +91-83222-52525
– Sneha India Foundation (24×7): +91-44246-40050
– Vandrevala Foundation (Call and WhatsApp): +91-99996-66555
Remember, you are not alone—reach out for help.
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