Centre halts release of ZEE5’s ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ web series over concerns linked to public order

• Rohan Umak
• April 24, 2026

Lawrence Bishnoi web series banned: The Union government on Friday advised ZEE5 to withhold the release of its upcoming documentary series, ‘Lawrence of Punjab,’ centred on the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, citing concerns over public order. The show was slated to premiere on April 27. Reports claimed that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) issued the advisory to the entertainment company following inputs from the Punjab Police,…