A viral video shows Punjab Police personnel allegedly thrashing an Indian Army Colonel and his son over a parking dispute in Patiala. The shocking incident, which took place outside a Patiala eatery on March 13, has led to the suspension of 12 police officers.

An Indian Army officer of Colonel rank and his son were allegedly brutally thrashed by Punjab Police personnel over a parking dispute in Patiala district last week.

What happened?

The incident occurred on March 13 outside a roadside eatery near Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala and was caught on CCTV.

The video of the incident has since gone viral on social media platforms.

The altercation reportedly began when police personnel, dressed in civilian clothes, asked Colonel Bath to move his vehicle, leading to a heated exchange between them.

The situation quickly escalated, resulting in the policemen allegedly kicking and punching Colonel Bath and using baseball bats to thrash him and his son.

The victim has been identified as Colonel Pushpinder Bath, currently posted at the Indian Army Headquarters in New Delhi.