High Court Demands Punjab Government Explain Delayed FIR in Colonel Assault Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has given the Punjab government until March 28 to address procedural lapses in the investigation of the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son by police personnel.
- Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son were allegedly assaulted by 12 Punjab Police personnel on March 13-14 in Patiala over a parking dispute, leaving the colonel with a broken arm and his son with a head injury.
- The Punjab Police delayed registering an FIR based on Colonel Bath's complaint for eight days, leading to public protests and allegations of bias and procedural lapses.
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a detailed explanation from the Punjab government by March 28 regarding the delay in filing the FIR and potential efforts to protect the accused officers.
- A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to conduct a fair and expeditious investigation, while all 12 accused personnel have been suspended and face departmental proceedings.
- The Indian Army has called for a transparent and time-bound investigation to ensure accountability and restore public trust, emphasizing the need for exemplary punishment for those found guilty.
Hindustan Times 
Free Press Journal 
