Patiala, April 3 -- 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.

SIT head ADGP AS Rai said that the probe team recorded the statements of the police personnel who were involved in the initial investigation of this case.

"The SIT has already collected the documentary evidence available in the case. I am hopeful that the SIT probe will soon reach its logical conclusion," Rai said while addressing a press conference at Circuit House in Patiala. Rai added that the 12 accused cops will also be called to record their statements soon.

Patiala senior superi...