Serious Questions Emerge: CBI Finds 'Glaring Lapses' in Colonel Bath Assault Probe

Well, it turns out the investigation into the alleged assault on retired Colonel P.S. Bath by his own family has hit a major snag. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), after stepping in, has pretty much ripped apart the initial probe conducted by the Patiala Police, pointing out what they're calling 'glaring lapses.' It's a development that certainly raises a lot of eyebrows, wouldn't you agree?

This whole saga, you see, took a more serious turn when the Punjab and Haryana High Court actually had to step in and order the CBI to take over. This happened after Colonel Bath's wife, who is actually one of the accused, had filed a petition. Interestingly, she had claimed her husband was 'mentally ill,' a charge the Colonel himself has vehemently denied. It really adds another layer of complexity to an already distressing situation.

Now, for the nitty-gritty of these 'lapses.' The CBI's findings are quite stark. They've highlighted that the Patiala Police, in their initial investigation, simply didn't bother to question Colonel Bath's wife, his son, or even his driver – all individuals explicitly named in the First Information Report, or FIR, as the alleged assailants. Imagine that! Furthermore, the local police tried to justify their inaction by citing a supposed 'compromise' between the parties. However, the CBI, after a thorough review, found absolutely no evidence to support this claim. It just wasn't there.

What's more, Colonel Bath himself, in his very first statement to the police after the incident, never once mentioned any sort of compromise. So, for the Patiala Police to essentially give a 'clean chit' to his wife and son without properly investigating or even corroborating this alleged compromise just doesn't sit right. It suggests a rush to judgment, or perhaps something even more concerning, wouldn't you say?

As a result of these serious findings, the CBI has now registered a brand new FIR and is diligently pursuing its own investigation. They're not just looking at the original incident, but also keenly scrutinizing the actions of the Patiala police officials who were initially involved in the probe. It seems there will be a lot of questions asked, and hopefully, clearer answers will emerge from this fresh inquiry. The quest for justice, after all, hinges on a fair and thorough investigation.