Lawrence Bishnoi Interview: 7 Punjab Police Suspended Over Gangster’s Prison Interview | India News

Chandigarh: Seven police officers of the Punjab Police, including Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) Gursher Sandhu and Sammer Vaneet, were suspended over an interview given by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi while he was in jail. The suspension order was issued by the Punjab Home Department as per the directions of the Governor of Punjab.

The order stated: “As per the orders passed on 21.12.2023, Shri Prabodh Kumar, IPS Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted under the leadership of Special Director General of Police, Punjab State Human Rights Commission. Apple FIR No. 01 Bhadi 05.01.2024 A/ P 384, 201, 202, 506, 116 Bhadi 120 Ghee, Bhaspti. Section 46 of the Prisons Act, 1894 (later replaced by Prisons Section 52A(1) ) Act, 2011), Pulim Matemath Matet Karayam. According to the report submitted in SAS Kent, on the night of 03-04.09.2022, the defendant Lawrence Bishnoi, who applied with a CIA reference, gave an interview to Kharar. Connect to a shared TV channel via video conference.

The SIT report found that several officers neglected their duties in connection with the incident related to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s interview in prison. Those named include Gursher Singh, PPS, DSP of the 9th PAP in Amritsar, who was then DSP (Investigations) in SAS Nagar, and Sammer Vaneet, PPS, DSP of the Economic Offenses Wing in SAS Nagar. is taking.

Additionally, Sub-Inspector Reena from CIA in Kharar, Sub-Inspectors Jagatpal Jangu and Shaganjit Singh from Anti-Gangsters Task Force, then Officer on Duty ASI Mukhtiar Singh and Head Constable, then CIA’s Night MHC in Kharar Officer Om Parkash. The report also mentioned their role in the matter.

Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for the arrest of Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Anmol has been accused in connection with two NIA cases registered in 2022. Anmol is also wanted in connection with a shooting incident outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s house earlier this year.

Authorities are urging anyone with information on Anmol Bishnoi’s whereabouts to come forward. He has been linked to various criminal activities and is considered a major figure in organized crime. Authorities believe his capture could provide important information about wider networks involved in illicit operations across the region. As the NIA intensifies efforts to trace Anmol, authorities are appealing to the public to come forward with any information that could help in his capture.