12 Punjab Police Officers Suspended After Assault on Army Colonel and Son Over Parking Dispute

The incident, captured on CCTV, involved police personnel in civilian clothes and has sparked public outrage, prompting an inquiry and apologies from local authorities.

Colonel Pushpinder Bath and his son were assaulted by Punjab Police officers outside a roadside eatery in Patiala on March 13 over a parking disagreement.
The Colonel sustained a fractured arm and facial injuries, while his son suffered head injuries during the attack, which reportedly lasted around 45 minutes.
The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to widespread condemnation and demands for accountability from retired army officers and the public.
Following the public outcry, 12 police officers, including three inspectors, were suspended, and a departmental inquiry has been initiated with assurances of justice from senior police officials.
The police initially filed an FIR against unidentified individuals, but the case gained momentum after intervention from senior army officers and the release of the CCTV footage.