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Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Bail Plea of Cop Accused of Assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath

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A horrific incident of police brutality came to light in April when Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son were allegedly assaulted by Punjab Police cops at a roadside eatery in Patiala. The case is being investigated by an SIT of Chandigarh police upon orders from the Punjab and Haryana high court. The high court has now dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of one of the accused, cop Ronnie Singh, citing prima facie evidence of his involvement in the assault.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Punjab and Haryana high court dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of cop Ronnie Singh, who is accused of assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath in Patiala in April.
  • The high court bench of justice Anoop Chitakra observed that the documents on record prima facie point to Singh's involvement in the assault.
  • The court noted that the impact of the crime would not justify anticipatory bail, and that Singh and his accomplices were the aggressors who started assaulting the complainant and his son over a parking issue.
  • The high court further observed that the incident showcases a complete misuse of police power by these officers, reflecting a mindless and brutal attitude that is uncharacteristic of what the police force represents.
  • The court noted that the accused were well aware that Colonel Bath was a serving member of the armed forces, but continued to intimidate and beat him.
  • The case is being investigated by an SIT of Chandigarh police upon orders from the Punjab and Haryana high court.

Statistics:

  • One person, Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, was allegedly assaulted by Punjab Police cops on the intervening night of March 13 and 14.
  • Colonel Bath's arm was broken, and his son suffered a long cut on his head during the assault.
  • Bath's family claimed that he was punched by one of the police officers who approached them in civilian clothes, and soon all the police personnel started thrashing him and his son.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, "Punjab and Haryana high court rejects bail plea of cop accused of assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath"

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