As the deadlock between Dalit IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s family and the Haryana Government continued for the seventh day, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to act immediately and take action against accused officers.

Addressing mediapersons after meeting the family of the deceased officer in Chandigarh, Rahul alleged there was systemic discrimination against Kumar. The family has so far refused to allow the post-mortem, demanding the arrest of all accused.

Rahul said, “The Haryana CM had given a commitment to the family that he would take action and ensure a free and fair inquiry. He said this three days ago, but it has not been fulfilled.”

He said, “Two daughters have lost their father.

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