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

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,…

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Punjab Police, Congress seek ban on ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ web series; express concerns over glorification of crime
Punjab Police, Congress seek ban on ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ web series; express concerns over glorification of crime

Lawrence of Punjab row: ZEE5’s upcoming web series ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ has found itself at the centre of an intensified political row and pressure from law enforcement, as both Punjab Police and the Congress party have sought to ban it. The controversy has stemmed from concerns that the series glorifies notorious jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and risks tarnishing the cultural identity that Punjab holds.  Punjab Congress chief Amarinder…

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