Punjab Court Demands Explanation for Delayed FIR in Colonel Bath Assault Case
The High Court has directed the state government to clarify delays in the assault case investigation, while the Army and Punjab Police emphasize a fair and transparent probe.
- Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son were allegedly assaulted by 12 Punjab Police personnel over a parking dispute on March 13-14 in Patiala, resulting in injuries.
- The Punjab and Haryana High CourtPunjab government to explain by March 28 why there was an eight-day delay in registering the Colonel's FIR.
- A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed on March 21 to oversee the case, and all 12 accused officers have been suspended pending investigation.
- Colonel Bath has filed a plea seeking a transfer of the investigation to the CBI, citing bias and conflict of interest within the Punjab Police.
- The Army has reiterated its demand for a fair, time-bound investigation to maintain trust and prevent further strain on civil-military relations.
Hindustan Times 
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