- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:33 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The upcoming Lawrence of Punjab, based on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been put on hold ahead of its scheduled release on April 27. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting reportedly advised ZEE5 not to release the series after concerns raised by the Punjab Police about its potential impact on public order. The development came shortly after Amrinder Singh Raja Warring approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking a ban on the series. He argued that the show could glorify gangster culture and negatively influence the youth in the state.
I&B communication read, "I am directed to refer to CWP-PIL-107-2026 Amrinder Singh Raja Warring vs Union Of India, And Others filed before the Hon'ble Punjab & Haryana High Court, and to invite attention to the Advisory dated 27.10.2025 issued by this Ministry."
The Punjab Police has informed that given the sensitivity of gangster-related issues in Punjab and the potential for such content to evoke strong public reactions, the release of the series is likely to lead to heightened tensions and adverse law and order implications,” the communication further read.
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The order further added, "It is further informed that the documentary has the potential to negatively influence youth by normalising or romanticising organised crime; undermine ongoing law enforcement efforts against gangsterism; and disturb public order, thereby vitiating the law and order situation in the State."
About Lawrence of Punjab: Lawrence of Punjab chronicles the transformation of Lawrence Bishnoi from a reserved law student into one of India’s most feared gang leaders, set against the backdrop of Punjab’s complex history shaped by militancy, hyper-masculinity and political patronage.