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

• Rohan Umak
• April 23, 2026

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…