Lawrence Bishnoi interview: HC says DGP Prabodh Kumar to continue probe even after retirement
The Punjab government informed the court that it has only one DGP empanelled by the central government, while the rest are at the level of Additional DGP.
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The interview, which surfaced on social media in March 2023, raised serious concerns about security lapses and the alleged influence Bishnoi wielded even while being detained. DGP Prabodh Kumar will continue investigating the case of the gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s interview while in Punjab Police custody. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made this decision, even though Kumar is set to retire on January 31. Meanwhile, the Punjab government informed the court that it has only one DGP empanelled by the central government, while the rest are at the level of Additional DGP.
The High Court noted that Prabodh Kumar has conducted a thorough investigation so far. During the hearing, the court directed that he be paid INR 1.5 lakh per month for continuing the probe along with a security cover. The court also stated that he is free to investigate the case from any angle he deems necessary.
Earlier, on January 16, the bench of Anupinder Singh Grewal and Justice Lapita Banerji had observed, “ Amicus Curiae submits that the court should issue directions for Prabodh Kumar’s continuance as head of the SIT, while advocate general, Punjab, submits that another officer be appointed in his place. We will examine this issue on the next date.”
The case revolves around a controversial interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, which was recorded while he was in Punjab Police custody. The interview, which surfaced on social media in March 2023, raised serious concerns about security lapses and the alleged influence Bishnoi wielded even while being detained. The video led to questions about how such an interview was conducted under police supervision and whether officials were complicit.
Following a public outcry, the Punjab government ordered an inquiry, which was later taken over by DGP Prabodh Kumar following the intervention of the High Court. His investigation aimed to uncover who facilitated the interview and whether any law enforcement personnel were involved. The case has since been closely monitored by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
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