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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.

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday transferred the investigation into the recent assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, allegedly by 12 Punjab Police personnel in Patiala, to Chandigarh Police. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
The high court bench of justice HS Brar ordered that the Chandigarh director general of police (DGP) would constitute a special investigation team within a week and the SIT would complete the probe in four months. (Representational photo)
The special investigation team (SIT) tasked with probing Colonel Pushpinder Bath’s assault case on Wednesday recorded the statements of Patiala police personnel who delayed the registration of FIR on the complaint of the army officer. (HT File)

Overview

  • 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.