Gustakhi Maaf Haryana: Pawan Kumar Bansal

Gustakhi Maaf Haryana: Pawan Kumar Bansal

Haryana IG Y.Puran Kumar Charge-Sheeted for Misrepresenting Facts and Directly Communicating with Election Commission of India

• Haryana Police IG Y. Puran Kumar Charged for Violating Service Rules Amidst Lok Sabha Elections

Y.Puran Kumar, Inspector General (IG) of Haryana Police, Academy Madhuban, is being charge-sheeted for breaching service rules under the guise of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Allegations have surfaced that Kumar misused his position and misrepresented the Model Code of Conduct.

• Complaint from Ex-MP Sunita Duggal

Sunita Duggal, former Member of Parliament (MP) from Sirsa, has filed a complaint against Y.Puran Kumar, accusing him of distorting facts regarding the posting of her husband, Rajesh Duggal, at Gurugram. Kumar allegedly misused his office and made a direct complaint to the Election Commission of India (ECI) in violation of established rules.

• Haryana Government and Election Commission’s Involvement

In response to Duggal’s complaint, the Haryana government has sought the comments of the Director General of Police (DGP) of Haryana. Sources reveal that DGP Haryana has forwarded his comments, based on office records, along with a draft charge-sheet to the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Home Department for necessary action.

• Legal and Procedural Actions Taken

On October 25, 2024, the ACS, Home, issued a memo requesting the DGP to provide a copy of the draft charge-sheet concerning the complaint under various rules of the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969. The DGP has confirmed that the allegations should be dealt with in accordance with the rules and penalties outlined in the aforementioned regulations.

• Allegations of Political Motive

The complaint from Sunita Duggal claims that Y.Puran Kumar’s actions were motivated by a political agenda. Kumar allegedly sought to tarnish her image in favor of the AAP party, as he is connected to an MLA from Bhatinda, a member of AAP. Duggal asserts that Kumar made false claims about the posting of Rajesh Duggal, with the intention of creating a political advantage for AAP and its allies in Haryana.

• Factual Inaccuracies in Kumar’s Complaint

Kumar’s complaint to the ECI stated that Rajesh Duggal should be transferred from his post as Joint Commissioner of Police in Gurugram, citing his previous postings in the city as grounds for the transfer. However, office records indicate that Rajesh Duggal was posted as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in Gurugram from February 14, 2013, and was later assigned as Joint CP on March 5, 2024. Thus, Kumar’s complaint regarding Duggal’s “recent” posting in Gurugram is factually incorrect. This misrepresentation of facts by Kumar appears to be in violation of government conduct rules.

• Violation of Conduct Rules and Government Embarrassment

The misrepresentation of facts by Y.Puran Kumar has led to negative media coverage, causing embarrassment to the Haryana state government. The incorrect allegations have been seen as a breach of government rules, particularly Rule 7 of the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, which stipulates proper conduct in official communications.

• Previous Warnings and Disciplinary Concerns

This is not the first time Y.Puran Kumar has been involved in controversial communication. Previously, the then Home Secretary, Rajiv Arora, had directed Kumar to avoid making such public and unnecessary allegations. DGP Manoj Yadav also emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline and professionalism in official communications. Yadav’s statement highlighted that the officers’ actions must reflect the discipline of uniformed services, and differences of opinion should be resolved without publicly airing grievances.

• Conclusion

The charge-sheeting of Y.Puran Kumar over his alleged misconduct during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections raises serious concerns about misuse of office and improper conduct. The Haryana government, along with the Election Commission, is taking necessary steps to address the matter in accordance with service rules, ensuring that such actions do not compromise the discipline of the police force or the integrity of government procedures.