Archive · 18 Jan 2026
CBI finds serious lapses by Patiala police in attack on Army Colonel
A colonel in the Indian Army and his son were attacked by police officers in Patiala.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) found that the Patiala police did not handle the case properly.
They lost important video footage from a nearby restaurant and did not register a complaint right away.
The court has now asked the police officers involved to come for a trial.
The colonel and his son were eating at a restaurant when the police officers started arguing with them and then attacked them.
The police officers also damaged their car and left the scene.
The CBI investigation revealed serious lapses by the Patiala police in the investigation of an attack on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son.
Crucial CCTV footage from a nearby dhaba was taken by unknown policemen and could not be recovered.
The Patiala police delayed registering an FIR despite the colonel's statement and available evidence.
The court has summoned four accused inspectors and a constable to face trial on March 16.
The investigation found that the Patiala police registered an FIR based on a complaint from the dhaba owner, who was not present during the incident.
- Who
- Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son Angad Singh Bath were attacked by Patiala police officers, including Inspectors Ronni Singh, Harry Boparai, Harjinder Singh, Shaminder Singh, and Constable Jai Singh.
- What
- The CBI investigation revealed serious lapses by the Patiala police in handling the case, including the disappearance of crucial CCTV footage and delayed registration of the FIR.
- When
- The incident occurred on the night of March 13-14, 2025. The court order was uploaded on January 17, and the trial is set for March 16.
- Where
- The attack took place at Harbansh Dhaba near Rajindra Hospital, Patiala.
- Why
- The Patiala police were accused of mishandling the investigation, including delaying the registration of the FIR and losing crucial evidence.
- Date of Incident
- March 13-14, 2025
- Victims
- Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son Angad Singh Bath
- Accused Policemen
- Ronni Singh, Harry Boparai, Harjinder Singh, Shaminder Singh, Jai Singh
- Court Date
- March 16 (for trial)
- Missing Evidence
- DVR containing crucial CCTV footage
- Investigation Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Location of Incident
- Harbansh Dhaba, Patiala
- Court Order Date
- January 17