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Punjab Congress files PIL to ban ZEE5 Lawrence of Punjab series over youth fears

Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Punjab Congress files PIL to ban ZEE5 Lawrence of Punjab series over youth fears

It alleges the series could romanticize a gangster

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has filed a PIL in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking a ban on ZEE5’s upcoming web series “Lawrence of Punjab.” He argues the show risks glorifying gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and may negatively influence youth. The petition calls for stopping the release while the court examines potential harm and portrayal concerns.

  • PIL filed by Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring
  • Seeks ban on ZEE5’s upcoming series “Lawrence of Punjab”
  • Alleges glorification of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi
  • Petition highlights possible impact on youth
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