(This is a time of crisis, friends—trust, not hatred, is essential. Wise people must step forward. We need compassion, not politics. The true strength of our society is brotherhood. This is not a tragedy of two castes, but of two human beings.)
The suicides of two policemen are a warning for Haryana. This isn’t a racial conflict, but a breakdown in trust in the system. Society now needs restraint and understanding. Spreading hatred won’t bring justice; instead, it will worsen the situation. The system must become transparent and just, so that public trust is restored, and that dialogue is maintained. Wise people must step forward and defeat hatred—only then will brotherhood be preserved and Haryana strengthened.
Haryana is currently going through a deep crisis. The suicides of not one but two policemen are raising questions about our society, our system, and our thinking. When people see the path to justice as closed, they give up on life itself. This is not just the death of two soldiers, but the defeat of the system that citizens trust.
Today, when anger, rumors, and caste-based debates are rife, restraint and understanding are paramount. If society becomes consumed by emotions, this tragedy will not only be a tragedy for two families, but will also tear apart the social fabric of Haryana.
Both suicides are heartbreaking. The death of IPS Puran Kumar shook the entire state, and the suicide of ASI Sandeep Lathar further deepened the pain. The pain they expressed in their videos and messages was not the result of any caste hatred, but rather a disillusionment with a system that failed to provide them with justice.
Every suicide is a cry—a cry that says, “Listen, no more.” And when people connected to the government system take their own lives, it signals that something is deeply rotten within.
Today, both social media and politics are viewing this issue through a caste lens. Some portray it as a conflict between one caste and another, while others exploit it for political gain. But the truth is much deeper than that—this is a tragedy not about two castes, but about two human beings.
Puran Kumar and Sandeep Lather were both dedicated to their families, their communities, and their respective duties. Both aimed for justice and self-respect. But when they found no faith in the system, they chose the path that is most painful for any sensitive individual.
We must understand that if we turn these incidents into a racial debate, the real issue—the declining faith in the system—will be forever obscured. Doing so would not only be an insult to the suffering of these suicides, but it would also push society deeper into darkness.
Every suicide has a story behind it—sometimes of being silenced, sometimes of not being heard, and sometimes of being tired of fighting injustice. The deaths of Puran Kumar and Sandeep Lathar are the result of this very fatigue. Both likely had plenty of time and potential, but they ended their lives when they felt no one would listen to them.
This is the most dangerous situation—when a citizen believes the system no longer serves them. And when people give up hope for justice, society spirals into chaos.
History bears witness that whenever a society embarks on a path of hatred, it weakens itself. Whether it’s in the name of religion, language, or caste, in the end, society is the one that suffers the most.
If we frame this tragic incident as a racial conflict, we will fall back into the same pitfalls that took us decades to climb out of. Hate cannot be answered with hate. The answer is dialogue, reform, and empathy.
The Haryana police, administration, and government—all need to introspect. The question isn’t who belonged to which caste, but why an officer and an ASI were forced to take such extreme steps as suicide. Is the complaint-filing and hearing process in our system so cumbersome that even an officer loses hope of justice? Are our higher-ups unwilling to listen to their subordinates? Has our society lost its patience to understand someone’s plight?
It’s important to find answers to these questions. Because if this system can’t listen to the pain of its officers, what will happen to the general public? Reform begins where mistakes are acknowledged. And this is the time to admit mistakes and choose the path of reform.
Both suicides leave a message—that restoring faith in the system is now the most pressing social task. The police department, the administrative machinery, the media, and society—all must work together to create an environment where no one feels their voice will be silenced.
Trust will only be restored when justice is swift and impartial, investigations are transparent and free from political influence, sensitive leadership emerges that doesn’t merely issue statements but also implements institutional reforms, the media acts responsibly, reporting the truth rather than sensationalizing it, and society maintains restraint, refraining from rumors and racist comments.
Trust isn’t built overnight, but it can be shattered in an instant with a single wrong decision. Now is the time to rebuild it. Every society has individuals who guide in difficult times. Today, Haryana needs such wise allies—those who will add water to the fire of hatred instead of fuelling it.
It’s time for all of us to look at this suffering from a humanitarian perspective, not a caste perspective. Society must understand that those who died were not members of any caste, but sons of this state. If there’s anything we can learn from their deaths, it’s that we should never close the doors to justice and dialogue.
Following these incidents, some political statements emerged—some said the culprit belonged to a certain caste, others said the investigation was biased. But this very face of politics poisons society. What’s needed right now isn’t rhetoric, but empathy. If leaders, instead of politics, demand systemic reform, it would be a true tribute. Because those who died fought for justice, not politics.
Haryana is known for its hardworking people, farmers, soldiers, and brotherhood. If we become divided along caste lines, this strength will be lost. We must remember—a society entangled in hatred lags in development.
Therefore, it is time to stand up against hatred. Identify and distance yourself from those who spread provocative messages on social media. Our goal must be to bring Haryana back to the path of trust, unity, and peace.
The measure of a society’s maturity isn’t its power or wealth, but rather its sensitivity to its victims. If we take these suicides as a lesson and sensitize our institutions today, it will be a true tribute to these martyrs.
We must build a society where no one feels they have to die to get justice. Administrative reforms are essential. Independent grievance forums should be established to hear and resolve officers’ problems. Mental health counseling should be provided for police and administrative staff. Leadership should treat subordinates like family. Social dialogue should increase, and racial divisions should decrease.
Until these reforms are made, our social balance will be further eroded with each suicide. The suicides of Puran Kumar and Sandeep Lathar are profound lessons for us. This is not a caste tragedy, but a human tragedy. If we give it a casteist twist, we will dishonor their sacrifice.
We must understand his message—justice, reform, and brotherhood are the only way forward. Today, I have only one appeal for every citizen of Haryana—maintain composure in this time of crisis. Stay away from rumors and hatred. Because a society based on hatred is never happy. Wise colleagues must come forward to defeat this hatred and strengthen the foundation of trust. Only then will we be able to save Haryana, which has been the hallmark of hard work, unity, and mutual love.
