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Haryana’s police department has been shaken once again after another officer, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sandeep Kumar, allegedly died by suicide at his home in Rohtak. The shocking incident comes just days after the suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, whose death had already triggered widespread outrage and a state-level probe. Sandeep’s death, accompanied by a viral video alleging deep-rooted corruption within the force, has now added a disturbing new dimension to the unfolding crisis.
According to initial reports, Sandeep Kumar was posted at the Cyber Cell in Rohtak. His body was found at his residence on Ladhaut–Dhamar Road, with police suspecting he shot himself. Before taking his life, Sandeep reportedly recorded a six-minute video in which he made explosive allegations against senior officers of the Rohtak IGP office. In the video, he claimed that after the transfer of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar to the Rohtak range, a wave of corruption took over the department. He alleged that honest officers were replaced with those willing to follow unethical orders, and that several officers, including women, were forced into compromising situations for career benefits. The allegations have sent shockwaves across Haryana’s police and administrative circles.
Sandeep Kumar’s video also directly mentioned the late IPS Y Puran Kumar, who died by suicide on October 7. In a controversial statement, Sandeep accused the late officer of corruption and claimed that Kumar’s own fear of exposure may have driven him to end his life. He alleged that Kumar’s circle of influence was suppressing files, harassing subordinates, and manipulating departmental procedures. These explosive claims have not only reignited the debate over police accountability but have also widened the scope of the ongoing investigation into Kumar’s death.
Y Puran Kumar, a 2001-batch IPS officer, had taken his life earlier this month, leaving behind an eight-page note naming eight senior IPS officers. He accused them of caste-based harassment, humiliation, and professional sabotage. Following his death, an FIR was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The Haryana government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the allegations, and political parties demanded an impartial inquiry. Sandeep’s suicide now adds another tragic chapter to this unfolding case, intensifying pressure on the SIT to examine whether systemic issues within the police hierarchy are at play.
Rohtak Superintendent of Police Surender Singh Bhoria described Sandeep Kumar as a sincere and diligent officer. He confirmed that a forensic team has been deployed and an investigation is underway. While the police have yet to confirm whether a written suicide note was found, Bhoria stated that all electronic and personal records are being examined. A second video, reportedly shared by a relative of the deceased officer, claimed that Sandeep was known locally as “Kala” and had been under financial stress due to mortgaged farmland. However, the relative insisted that Sandeep was never involved in corruption and demanded legal action against those mentioned in his final video statement.
The controversy has now taken a political turn. On the same day as Sandeep’s death, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met the family of late IPS officer Y Puran Kumar and urged the Haryana government to act swiftly. Gandhi accused the system of institutional bias, calling Kumar’s case a reflection of caste discrimination within the bureaucracy. “This fight is not just for one officer, but for every Dalit family that faces injustice and humiliation,” Gandhi said, demanding accountability from both the Centre and the state government.
Sandeep Kumar’s sudden death has deepened the crisis of trust in Haryana’s police establishment. Two officers dying within a week, both linked by allegations of systemic corruption, caste bias, and internal harassment, raise serious questions about the working culture within the force. As the SIT expands its investigation, the state government faces mounting pressure to ensure that the truth is not buried under bureaucratic silence. This dual tragedy has now become more than a law-and-order issue it is a test of transparency, justice, and the moral foundation of the police system itself. The public and the families of the deceased await honest answers and meaningful reform before another officer becomes a victim of the same toxic cycle.
