Archive · 25 May 2025
High Court Denies Bail to Punjab Cop in Colonel Assault Case
Some police officers in Punjab, India, are in trouble.
One inspector was denied bail for attacking an Army Colonel and his son after a parking argument.
The court said the police used too much force.
Other officers are on the run and wanted in this case and another one involving a death.
The court is also looking into whether the police were involved in a fake encounter, meaning they may have staged a fight that led to the death of a man, according to his family.
The case highlights the abuse of power and a lack of action against the accused.
Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Inspector Ronnie Singh Salh in an assault case.
The case involves an attack on Army Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son by police officers in Patiala.
The court found evidence of Salh's involvement in the assault, which occurred over a parking dispute.
Three other inspectors are also implicated and remain fugitives, wanted in the assault and an alleged encounter case.
The High Court is also hearing a plea related to an alleged fake encounter involving the same inspectors.
- Who
- Punjab Police Inspector Ronnie Singh Salh and other inspectors, and Army Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son.
- What
- The High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a Punjab Police Inspector involved in an assault case, and is also hearing a plea regarding a police encounter.
- When
- The assault occurred on March 13; the bail plea was rejected in late May.
- Where
- Patiala, Punjab, India
- Why
- The court found evidence of Salh's involvement in assaulting the Colonel and his son. The encounter case is being investigated due to claims of a staged event.
Jaspreet Singh's Family
Punjab Police
Jaspreet Singh's Death
Jaspreet Singh's Family
Family alleges Jaspreet was killed in cold blood with multiple gunshot wounds at point-blank range.
Punjab Police
Police claimed Jaspreet fired at them, leading to retaliatory fire during an encounter.
- Ronnie Singh Salh's Role
- Punjab Police Inspector
- Pushpinder Singh Bath
- Army Colonel
- Date of Assault & Encounter
- March 13
- Number of Police Inspectors Involved
- Four
- Colonel and Son's Injuries
- Broken arm and head injury
- Investigation Demand
- CBI