Colonel Bath assault case: CBI finds lapses in Patiala police probe, files chargesheet against 4 cops

CBI files chargesheet in Mohali court against 4 Punjab Police inspectors (Ronnie Singh, Harry Boparai, Harjinder Dhillon, and another) for grievous hurt and wrongful restraint; drops attempt-to-murder charge. Probe finds glaring lapses in Patiala police investigation.[1][3][4]

Punjab and Haryana High Court transfers investigation to CBI due to dissatisfaction with police probe pace and family complaints of tainted investigation.[2][4][7]

Colonel Bath’s wife meets Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, expresses concern over delays and demands arrests.[2]

Punjab and Haryana High Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of inspector Ronnie Singh in the assault case.[5][6]

Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Chandigarh Police to probe the case and complete investigation within four months.[5]

FIR registered based on Colonel Bath’s statement accusing 12 cops of assault following media pressure and protests. 12 police personnel suspended.[1][2]

Opposition leaders raise issue in Punjab assembly. Punjab Police forms three-member SIT headed by ADGP SPS Parmar.[2]

Punjab Police initiates departmental inquiry against 12 policemen; identities not disclosed.[2]

Patiala police register FIR against unidentified persons based on dhaba owner's complaint. No FIR on Colonel Bath's complaint.[1][2]

Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and son Angad allegedly assaulted by off-duty Punjab Police personnel over parking dispute outside dhaba near Rajindra Hospital. Colonel suffers fractured arm; son sustains head injuries. CCTV footage captured.[1][2][3]