Punjab Congress issues legal notice to ZEE5 over ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ series; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 21, 2026: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has issued a legal notice to ZEE5 seeking the immediate suspension or deferment of the proposed web series “Lawrence of Punjab,” citing concerns over public order and alleged glorification of crime.
The notice, addressed to the platform’s grievance officer, argues that the series—reportedly based on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi—violates provisions of the Information Technology Rules, 2021. It claims that portraying the rise of a real-life criminal figure could amount to promoting unlawful activities.
According to the complaint, promotional material suggests the show traces the ascent of Bishnoi’s influence, which the Congress leader has flagged as problematic given the gangster’s alleged involvement in multiple serious criminal cases currently under trial.
The notice further contends that such content risks sending a “dangerous message” to viewers, particularly youth, by potentially normalising or glorifying organized crime.
Warring has demanded that ZEE5 halt the release of the series, warning that failure to act could lead to further legal action. The move comes amid growing political and public scrutiny over content linked to gang culture and its portrayal in media.
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Meanwhile, streaming platform ZEE5 has announced that the docuseries, produced by Riverland Entertainment and directed by Raghav Darr, will premiere on April 27. The makers claim the series explores how criminal identities are shaped through culture, systems, and media amplification.
The controversy has intensified ahead of its release, with calls growing louder across political and social circles for the series to be halted, arguing that it risks normalising and glorifying organised crime.