India, July 30 -- In a rare move signalling internal accountability, the Punjab Police has concluded its departmental inquiry into the assault on retired Army officer Colonel Rohit Bath and penalised six of its personnel, four inspectors and two others even after the case was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for an independent probe.
The action follows an inquiry led by Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Varun Sharma, conducted under internal service rules. The disciplinary measures include:
1. Deduction of Three Years of Service - Impacting their seniority and eventual pension benefits.
2. Freezing of Promotions and Increments for Three Years - No annual salary hikes or upward movement in rank.
3. Wit...