Rohtak, Oct. 23 -- Union Minister Manohar Lal on Thursday met with the family of IPS Y Puran Kumar, who committed suicide, alleging caste discrimination, and assured them of assistance from the government.

Addressing a press conference in Rohtak, Manohar Lal said, "It was a very unfortunate incident, and I visited the bereaved family. The government will provide whatever assistance is needed to the family. The Chief Minister has already made announcements for assistance."

Earlier, sharing an X post, the Union Minister paid condolences to the IPS officer's family.

He wrote, "Today, upon reaching the residence of IAS Amneet P. Kumar located in Chandigarh, tributes were paid to the late IPS Y. Pooran Kumar, and deep condolences were expre...