“Hope Action Would Not Be Confined to Lower-Level Officials but Extend to Higher Officers”: HC on Lawrence Bishnoi’s Interview in Jail

On Thursday(12th Sept), the Punjab and Haryana High Court stated that disciplinary action for facilitating gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s interview in custody should include higher-ranking officers, not just lower-ranking ones. This followed the Punjab government’s commitment to initiate proceedings against the involved officers.

P&H HC Raises “Alarm” Over Lawrence Bishnoi’s ‘Disquieting’ Interview Conducted in Police Premises, Calls for Identifying ‘Black Sheep’

The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed concern over the TV interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and its potential impact on crime rates. The Court directed the DGP to submit data on criminal cases registered after the interview. Furthermore, it emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, jail security enhancements, and progress updates.