High Court Transfers Colonel Bath Assault Case to Chandigarh Police for Impartial Probe

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a new SIT to complete the investigation within four months, following procedural lapses and public outcry.

• Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son were allegedly assaulted by 12 Punjab Police personnel on March 13-14 over a parking dispute in Patiala.
• The Punjab and Haryana High Court has transferred the investigation to Chandigarh Police, citing the need for impartiality and accountability.
• A new Special Investigation Team (SIT) will be formed by the Chandigarh DGP within a week and must complete the probe within four months.
• The original SIT has recorded statements from Patiala police personnel accused of delaying the FIR but has yet to interview the 12 officers accused of the assault.
• Public dissatisfaction continues, with calls for systemic reforms in police accountability and transparency growing louder.

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