Chandigarh:
Haryana IPS officer was cremated on Wednesday, a day after his body was found under mysterious circumstances. Investigation is now under the Chandigarh Police, raising fresh doubts over its credibility. The issue has gained attention because of its past handling of the Colonel Bath assault case.
Family members said the officer was under stress. Senior officials attended the cremation with heavy police presence. The family earlier refused post-mortem, demanding an independent probe. Later, his wife, IPS officer Amneet P. Kumar, gave consent after the Chandigarh Police assured transparency and fairness.
She said, “I have agreed to the post-mortem considering its evidentiary value. The UT Police has assured an impartial probe.” Her words have triggered discussion on trust and accountability inside the police system.
Chandigarh Police got second chance
The Chandigarh Police now faces a test of integrity. Its reputation was shaken earlier when the Punjab and Haryana High Court transferred the Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath assault case to the CBI, calling the earlier probe “tainted.” The court had said there was “no confidence” in the SIT formed by the UT Police.
The latest suicide case again puts the spotlight on the same force. Citizens and officers are asking whether Chandigarh Police can deliver a fair inquiry this time.
According to reports in The Tribune and The Indian Express, the Haryana government has promised action against any guilty official. Both governments have assured full cooperation with the UT Police. But critics believe credibility cannot be borrowed; it must be rebuilt through conduct.
The death has shaken many within the Indian Police Service. It raises hard questions about mental health, peer pressure, and internal discipline. Experts say the post-mortem report will play a key role in deciding the next step.
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Point of View
“This is not only about one officer’s death,” said writer and analyst Dr Virk. “It is about faith in the system. Chandigarh Police has been given a second chance. It must show that a uniform can investigate another uniform without bias.”
He added that public confidence in any force depends on action, not assurances. “If fairness is shown this time, Chandigarh Police can restore the image lost after the Colonel Bath case.”
Looking Ahead
The investigation is continuing under the supervision of senior UT officials. The Chandigarh Police has promised to submit findings as early as possible. The nation is watching whether this case becomes a turning point or another missed chance for justice.
