P&H: Denies Anticipatory Bail To Man Accused Of Assault With Iron Pipe
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused anticipatory bail to Kuldeep Singh, accused of assaulting a man with an iron pipe fitted with an iron plate. Justice Neerja K. Kalson dismissed his petition, finding that the allegations, injuries and pending investigative steps did not justify pre-arrest protection.
The case arises from an FIR registered at Sangat police station in Bathinda district. The complainant alleged that Singh and other men came to his fields and attacked him after he objected to their activities concerning narcotics.
According to the prosecution, Singh aimed a blow at the complainant’s head, but it struck...