Chandigarh/Patiala, March 22 -- Punjab Police on Friday registered a fresh FIR at Police Station Civil Lines, Patiala, on the statement of Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath regarding an alleged assault by police officials on the intervening night of March 13-14, 2025. The FIR specifically named the officers involved and detailed their individual roles in the attack.
The move comes after Colonel Bath's formal statement was recorded on March 14, leading to a renewed push for justice. The incident has triggered outrage, prompting swift action from the Director, Bureau of Investigation, Punjab, to ensure a fair and impartial inquiry. Only a day before, the victim's family had met the Governor Gulab Chand Kataria.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT...