Crimes Like Extortion Increased After Lawrence Bishnoi Jail Interview, Preventive Measures Sought from DGP: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a pivotal hearing on CWP-PIL-93-2023 (O\&M), the Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised alarms over the rise in extortion, ransom calls, targeted killings, and intimidation in Punjab. This action comes following the public broadcast of two interviews featuring gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, one of which was allegedly recorded inside the CIA premises in Kharar, Punjab, and another in Jaipur Jail. Taking suo motu cognizance, the Division Bench of Justice…