High Court Orders New Probe Into Police-Gangster Nexus in Bishnoi Interview Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticizes Punjab Police for facilitating a TV interview with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, suggesting a potential conspiracy and corruption.
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court has mandated a fresh investigation into the alleged collaboration between Punjab Police officers and gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
- Bishnoi's interview, conducted in a police station office with access to Wi-Fi, is said to glorify crime and potentially encourage further criminal activities.
- The court criticized the Punjab government for inadequate disciplinary actions against senior officers involved, with only two out of seven suspended officers being of higher rank.
- Special DGP Prabodh Kumar's initial objection to leading the new investigation was overruled, as the court emphasized the need to explore charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
- Lawrence Bishnoi, implicated in 71 criminal cases, including the murder of singer Sidhu Moose Wala, remains a focus of ongoing criminal investigations.