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Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi reached Chandigarh on Tuesday to meet the family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. After landing at the airport, he went to Kumar’s residence at around 11 am and met the family and expressed his condolences. He paid tribute to Puran Kumar.
Rahul Gandhi then said, “This is a tragic incident. Puran Kumar is a government official and the Chief Minister of Haryana had personally promised him that an independent and impartial investigation would be initiated and action would be taken. This promise was made three days ago, but has not been fulfilled till now. Both his daughters, who have lost their father, are under extreme pressure at this time.” Expressing sympathy towards the family, Rahul Gandhi said that they should be ensured justice and the concerned authorities should take immediate action.
What did Rahul Gandhi say?
Rahul Gandhi said that it is clear that the officers were systematically harassing and threatening for the last several years. He believes that this is sending a wrong message to crores of Dalit citizens across the country that no matter how successful you are, because of being a Dalit you can be suppressed, crushed and ignored.
Rahul Gandhi appealed to the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister of Haryana to fulfill the commitment of justice made to the family. He also said that the officers whose arrest is demanded should be arrested immediately and an impartial investigation into the case should be ensured.
What did Priyanka Gandhi say?
At the same time, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi wrote in her tweet on Twitter, “Senior IPS officer of Haryana, Shri Y Puran Kumar ji had recently committed suicide after being fed up with caste harassment. His family is searching for justice but no hearing is taking place. This entire episode is proof that even after reaching high positions under BJP rule, the people of Dalit community are not safe nor is there justice for them. Such shameful incidents are bad for the country and society. There are stigmas.”
The family demanded his arrest
The family of IPS officer Puran Kumar has demanded the arrest of the officers allegedly responsible for his suicide. Senior IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, the officer’s wife, said Kapoor and Bijarnia’s names should be registered in the FIR for abetting her husband’s suicide.
The family has made it clear that without paying attention to their demands, no consent will be given for post-mortem and cremation. This step shows their strong desire and pressure to ensure justice in this case.
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