Security guard found dead with gunshot wound in Bengaluru

In a shocking incident, Haryana’s Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Y Puran Kumar was found dead at his residence in Sector 11, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. According to officials, the senior officer allegedly died by suicide using his service revolver.

The incident is believed to have taken place earlier in the day. Police and forensic experts quickly arrived at the scene after receiving information. Confirming the development, Chandigarh Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kanwardeep Kaur said, “We got information about a shooting at around 1:30 PM. When we reached the spot, we found that a reported suicide had taken place. The body of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar was recovered from his residence. The CFSL team has also reached, and an investigation is underway. More details will come after the post-mortem report.”

WATCH | Chandigarh: Kanwardeep Kaur, Chandigarh SSP says, "We got information of a shooting at around 1:30 PM at Sector 11 Police Station. When we reached here, we found that a reported suicide had taken place. The body of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar was found at his residence.… pic.twitter.com/b6acTw3EIu — ANI (ANI) October 7, 2025