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

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the formation of a new SIT by Chandigarh Police to ensure a fair investigation, with a four-month deadline to complete the probe.

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 Bath and his son were allegedly assaulted by Punjab Police personnel on March 13-14 in Patiala over a parking dispute, prompting widespread outrage.
  • The Punjab and Haryana High Court has transferred the case to Chandigarh Police, citing the need for impartiality and accountability in the investigation.
  • A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been ordered to complete the investigation within four months, with no involvement from Punjab Police personnel.
  • The SIT has begun collecting evidence, recording statements from Patiala police officers involved in the initial investigation, and plans to question the accused personnel soon.
  • The case has reignited calls for police accountability and systemic reforms, as well as demands for justice for the victims and consequences for the accused officers.