Chandigarh: The in-custody interviews of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi are once again in the headlines. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gursher Singh Sandhu, who was earlier suspended for his alleged involvement in conduct of interview of gangster Lawrence in the custody of Punjab Police, is likely to be dismissed soon from his job.
The government of Punjab reportedly informed the Punjab & Haryana High Court that it has given its recommendations to Punjab Public Service Commission for dismissal of the DSP. Action has been taken on the basis of the SIT report. Gursher Singh, along with 6 other officials, were suspended on October 25.
What did the High Court say about the SSP?
Coming down heavily on the then SSP of Mohali, Viveksheel Soni, the High Court said that he should also face suspension as he was the chief officer of the concerned district. In response, the government prosecutor said that the SIT has not disclosed any role of Soni. The High Court has further questioned the long-term detention of Lawrence in CIA Kharar, citing that this calls for an investigation.
Lawrence's First Interview
It is worth mentioning that Lawrence's first interview was broadcast on March 14, 2023. According to the SIT report, the gangster gave this interview being in the CIA custody. In the interview, Lawrence confessed about his involvement in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Lawrence claimed that Moosewala was involved in gang wars instead of singing. Lawrence further said that Moosewala was involved in the murder of his college friend, Akali leader Vicky Middukhera, because of which he got him killed.