The Supreme Court today directed no coercive actions against ABP News journalist Jagvinder Patial, who interviewed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had ordered an FIR to investigate the circumstances of the interview. The journalist’s lawyer argued the interview was part of a sting operation to expose corruption, seeking protection for the journalist against potential arrest.
Lawrence Bishnoi and 26 others face charges in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case in Punjab. Legal proceedings are underway. The chief suspect, Goldy Brar, remains at large despite his alleged involvement. The accused are charged with murder, attempt to murder, conspiracy, and other offenses. The attack on Moosewala was linked to a previous killing.
