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4d ago

High Court Denies Bail to Punjab Inspector in Army Colonel Assault Case

The court condemned the attack as a grave misuse of police authority and ordered the ongoing SIT investigation to conclude within four months.

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The high court bench of justice Anoop Chitakra while rejecting the plea, said that documents on record, prima facie, point to cop’s involvement and thus, does not make a case for anticipatory bail. Further, the impact of crime would also not justify anticipatory bail, the bench added. (HT File)

Overview

  • The Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected anticipatory bail for Inspector Ronnie Singh Salh, one of 12 officers accused in the March assault of Army Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son in Patiala.
  • The assault, stemming from a parking dispute, left Colonel Bath with severe injuries, including fractures, and his son with a head injury, as confirmed by medical records.
  • Justice Anoop Chitkara described the attack as a 'heinous' and 'vile' abuse of police power, criticizing the officers for their inhumane and arrogant behavior, even after knowing the victim's identity as an Army officer.
  • The court highlighted procedural failures, including an eight-day delay in registering the FIR and attempts by the accused to fabricate evidence by seeking treatment at a private hospital.
  • An independent SIT led by Chandigarh Police is investigating the case under a High Court-mandated four-month deadline to ensure accountability and transparency.