Patiala/Punjab, June 15, 2025- A confrontational battle has sent shockwaves to the nation with an Indian Army colonel assaulted incident that occurred in Patiala. The commander of an engineer regiment, Col Ankush Chaudhary, in charge of an important Line of Control fencing project, was also reportedly beaten up by Assistant Defence Estate Officer (ADEO) Triyam Singh in a bitter row over hold-up of land-approval papers,Indian Army colonel assaulted.
What really happened?
Colonel Chaudhary even came to the office of the ADEO himself demanding immediate authorization of the proceedings on board which was to prove crucial to the fencing project. The encounter went bad when, according to authorities, Singh objected and allegedly beat up the colonel sparking off rebellious zeal among officers and soldiers therein,Indian Army colonel assaulted.
Soldiers Respond Back
Inside sources claimed that the soldiers, of Colonel Chaudhary showed rapid defenses over their leader. Videos on Facebook express the outrage of his colleagues around him in the most emotional and loyal scenario, which depicts the strong connection a commanding officer shared with his men .
Outrage and Solidarity
Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, who retired as Lt Gen, considered the seriousness of the attack saying; CO is next to God to the soldiers. Touching a CO has price…” . On X (formerly Twitter), former officer Sushil Singh Sheoran complained that the Defence Estate Office is corrupt and tend to delay projects in exchange of bribes
Civil‑Military Trust Under Strain
his civil-military disagreement has brought forth the issue around procedural delays, corruption and the impracticality of defence infrastructure projects, once again. The question arises regarding responsiveness of civil offices and protection of military members. Indian Army colonel assaulted
Next Steps & Official Response
As of now, the Ministry of Defence has not issued an official statement. However, public and veteran outrage is mounting, demanding:
- A full Government enquiry
- Accountability for the ADEO
- Smoother LoC fencing dispute protocols
- Reforms in civil‑military coordination
Colonel Chaudhary’s wife—while not publicly named—spoke movingly to cricbrek.com:
“He was only doing his duty for the safety of our jawans, and that man had no right to lay a finger on him.”
Inside the regiment, emotions run high. One junior officer confided,
“We’d walk through fire for him—the respect is that deep.”
What This Means
This is no mere brush–it is a straw. Arguably, poor handling of defence land by people as civilians along with emotional reactionist and protective soldier feeling, endangers provoking not only public but also institutional sensitivities.
Disclaimer
All information is based on current reports and eyewitness testimony. No official confirmation from Defence Ministry yet; details may evolve. cricbrek.com ensures accuracy to the best of reporting ability.Indian Army colonel assaulted
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