Shatrujeet Kapur, the Director General of Police (DGP) in Haryana, has been in the spotlight following the unfortunate suicide of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. With a career spanning over three decades in law enforcement and public service, Kapur, an Indian Police Service officer from the 1990 batch, has taken charge as Haryana’s DGP on August 16, 2023. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining law and order, crime prevention, and implementing administrative reforms in the state. Previously, Kapur has led the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), focusing on combating corruption and handling high-profile cases.
An alumnus of NIT Kurukshetra, where he graduated in the 1983-88 batch, Kapur has held various significant positions within Haryana as well as at national and international levels. Apart from his policing background, he has also been involved with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), contributing to sensitive investigations and prominent cases on a national scale.
Following the allegations made by Y Puran Kumar in his suicide note accusing several senior officers, including the DGP, of administrative misconduct, the Haryana government is reportedly contemplating placing DGP Shatrujeet Kapur on leave amid increasing pressure to address the claims outlined in Kumar’s nine-page note. Investigations into the accusations are ongoing, with Kapur’s actions being closely scrutinized as part of the legal and administrative processes.
In a related development, it is suggested that SP Rohtak Narendra Bijarnia, who was mentioned in the complaint filed by Kumar’s wife, may also be relocated as part of a broader administrative reorganization. The passing of Kumar has had profound effects within Haryana’s police and bureaucratic spheres, not only due to his seniority but also because of the persistent grievances he had raised over time. Kumar had previously corresponded with top state officials, including the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary, highlighting issues such as caste-based bias, irregular promotions, and administrative mistreatment.