Punjab govt dismisses DSP for facilitating gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's interview
New Delhi: The Punjab government has dismissed Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gursher Singh Sandhu from service for allegedly facilitating an interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi while he was in police custody. The dismissal was ordered by the state Home Department under Article 311 of the Constitution, as reported by the Press Trust of India.
According to a special investigation team of the Punjab police, Sandhu, a Punjab Police Service officer, arranged for the interview to be recorded when Bishnoi was in police custody in Kharar, Mohali, two years ago. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had earlier criticised the police, stating that a "studio-like facility" was provided to Bishnoi, enabling him to record the interview with a private news channel.
The court highlighted that the actions of the police not only violated discipline and conduct rules but also glorified crime, potentially facilitating further criminal activities such as extortion. The bench, comprising Justices Anupinder Singh Grewal and Lapita Banerji, observed that these actions raised suspicions of illegal gratification under the Prevention of Corruption Act and required further investigation.
The Canadian police recently alleged that Indian diplomats had utilised Bishnoi’s gang for criminal activities, including homicides and extortion, in Canada.
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Jaiswal hits half-century as RR make 205/4 against Punjab Kings
Mullanpur, Apr 5 (PTI): Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a fine half-century and shared an 89-run stand with skipper Sanju Samson as Rajasthan Royals posted a steep 205 for 4 against Punjab Kings here on Saturday.
Jaiswal scored a 45-ball 67 studded with three boundaries and five sixes, while Samson hit a 26-ball 38. Riyan Parag then scored an unbeaten 43.
New Zealand quick Lockie Ferguson (2/37) was the most successful PBKS bowler getting rid of both Jaiswal and Samson, who returned to lead RR in place of Riyan Parag in this match.
Earlier, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl.
Brief scores:
Rajasthan Royals 205 for 4 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 67, Sanju Samson 38, Riyan Parag 43 not out; Lockie Ferguson 2/37).
