Protests Intensify Over Assault on Army Colonel by Punjab Police
Family, veterans, and political leaders demand arrests and a CBI probe after police officers were accused of assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son.
- Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son were allegedly assaulted by 12 Punjab police officers on March 13-14, resulting in serious injuries, including a broken arm and head injury.
- A fresh FIR filed on March 21 names several officers under charges including attempt to murder, but no arrests have been made yet, sparking public dissatisfaction.
- Protests led by the Colonel’s family and army veterans in Patiala demand immediate arrests, a CBI investigation, and the transfer of Patiala SSP Nanak Singh.
- The Congress party has called for a CBI probe, citing concerns over the impartiality of the state-led investigation and alleged intimidation of the victim’s family.
- The incident has reignited debates on police accountability and the treatment of military personnel, with calls for systemic reforms and legal protections for armed forces members.
Hindustan Times 
Free Press Journal 
