Colonel's Clash: Army vs Police in Patiala

Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his family members, supported by ex-servicemen, held a protest in Patiala against police personnel accused of assaulting him and his son. The protest ended after a meeting with the chief minister was scheduled for March 31, but demands remain pending.

Family members of Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, along with ex-servicemen, protested against alleged assaults by Punjab Police personnel. They ended the sit-in after assurance from officials of a meeting with the chief minister on March 31.

Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav deemed the incident unfortunate and promised 'appropriate action' while stressing the importance of not escalating it into an institutional conflict.

The alleged attack occurred on March 13-14 during a parking dispute, leading to the colonel sustaining a broken arm and his son a head injury. The family demands a CBI probe and police reassignment.

(With inputs from agencies.)