Hyderabad, Oct. 13 -- AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his condolences to the family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide due to harassment and caste-based discrimination, calling it "unfortunate proof of Dalits not being allowed to progress in the country".

"Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar died by suicide due to harassment and caste-based discrimination. He named many of his seniors in his 'final note.' My condolences to his family, especially his spouse. It is unfortunate proof that Dalits are not allowed to progress; even if they become IPS officers", Owaisi said in a post on X.

Owaisi called for speedy justice, and for the state to suspend some of the officers as "interim confidence measures" a...