Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Punjab Cops Suspended for Assaulting Journalist
In Punjab, India, two police officers were caught on camera attacking a journalist.
The officers, who were in Batala for duty, were seen dragging and hitting the journalist, who was asking questions about their work.
The journalist filed a complaint, and the officers were suspended from their jobs.
The police are now investigating the incident.
Two Punjab police commandos were suspended for allegedly assaulting a local journalist.
The incident occurred on August 1 in Batala, Punjab.
The journalist, Balwinder Singh, was dragged and punched by the officers.
The officers were identified as Sub-Inspectors Surjit and Mandeep Singh.
An FIR was lodged on August 2 following the journalist's complaint.
- Who
- Sub-Inspectors Surjit and Mandeep Singh and journalist Balwinder Singh.
- What
- Two Punjab police commandos assaulted a local journalist.
- When
- August 1
- Where
- Batala, Punjab, India
- Why
- A heated exchange occurred after the journalist asked questions pertaining to their duty.
- Location of Incident
- Batala, Punjab
- Date of Incident
- August 1
- Assaulted
- Balwinder Singh (journalist)
- Police Officers Involved
- Surjit and Mandeep Singh
- Battalion
- 5th Battalion, Punjab Police Commandos
- Action Taken
- Suspension, FIR lodged
