
Jaswinder Kaur Bath, the wife of Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, vowed to continue her pursuit of justice.
Colonel Pushpinder Bath Assault Case: Four police officers from Patiala have been suspended and transferred in connection with the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, a senior police official confirmed. A First Information Report (FIR) has also been filed against the accused officers.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to thoroughly probe the incident. Patiala's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Nanak Singh, provided details about the case, stating that a new FIR had been registered. The officers involved in the assault—Inspectors Ronni Singh, Harjinder Dhillon, Harry Boparai, and Shaminder—have been suspended and moved out of the state. The SIT, which will be led by ADGP SPS Parmar, is tasked with investigating the matter, collecting evidence, and making arrests as necessary. Meanwhile, security has been increased for Colonel Bath and his family, with two armed police personnel assigned to protect them. The situation has remained peaceful so far, according to SSP Singh.
Punjab's Finance Minister, Harpal Singh Cheema, also addressed the incident, expressing concern over the assault on Colonel Bath by police personnel. He assured that swift and decisive action would be taken against those responsible. "An SIT has been formed, and action will be taken against the guilty officers. We have transferred all the accused individuals to ensure that the investigation is not influenced. Justice will be served, and we will not spare anyone," Cheema emphasized, reaffirming the state government's commitment to a transparent investigation.
The formation of the SIT and the suspension of the involved officers are seen as important steps toward ensuring accountability and a fair investigation, particularly as the incident has raised concerns about police misconduct.
Jaswinder Kaur Bath, the wife of Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, vowed to continue her pursuit of justice. "This is not a political matter. It is a fight for the people of Punjab. I will fight for justice for everyone, and I do not need to form a political party or organization to do so. I will ensure that justice is served for all," she said, although she added that she was not yet informed about the suspension of the accused officers.
The FIR was filed at the Civil Lines Police Station in Patiala on March 14, based on Colonel Bath's statement regarding the assault that occurred on the night of March 13/14. In his statement, Colonel Bath identified the officers involved and described their roles in the incident.
To ensure an impartial and swift investigation, a high-level SIT has been set up under the leadership of SPS Parmar, ADGP Law & Order, Punjab. The team also includes Sandeep Malik, Senior Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur, and Manpreet Singh, Superintendent of Police, Rural, SAS Nagar. The SIT will work daily to gather evidence and carry out further legal actions.
Furthermore, the Additional Director General of Police (Security), Punjab, has been directed to provide necessary protection to Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath's family during the investigation.