We’re Looking to Get Lawrence Bishnoi Back: CM Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has made a bold statement, vowing to bring notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi back to serve time in a Punjab jail. The announcement comes as a significant development in the ongoing tussle between the Punjab government and the Gujarat authorities over the gangster’s custody.
In an exclusive interview, CM Mann revealed that his government is exploring legal options to get Bishnoi back to Punjab, citing concerns over the gangster’s alleged terror operations being run from Sabarmati Jail in Gujarat, which he claims is under the protection of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
“We are looking at legal options to get him back. That is the only way to deal with him and his gang, which operates from Sabarmati Jail in Gujarat, under BJP protection. His terror operation runs from there,” CM Mann emphasized.
The Punjab government’s decision to bring Bishnoi back to Punjab has sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the motives behind the move. Bishnoi, a notorious criminal with alleged links to several high-profile crimes, has been lodged in Sabarmati Jail since 2018.
The Punjab government’s eagerness to bring Bishnoi back to the state is believed to be linked to the gangster’s alleged involvement in several cases of violence and murder in Punjab. Over the years, Bishnoi has been accused of masterminding several attacks on police and political leaders in the state, including the gruesome murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala.
CM Mann’s statement comes at a time when tensions between the Punjab and Gujarat governments are running high. The Punjab government has been pressing the Gujarat authorities to hand over Bishnoi, but the latter has been reluctant to do so, citing legal hurdles and the gangster’s alleged cooperation with investigators in Gujarat.
The Punjab government’s decision to challenge the Gujarat authorities in court is seen as a bold move, given the political implications involved. The BJP, which is in power in Gujarat, has been accused of protecting Bishnoi, allegedly to further its own political agenda.
The legal battle between the two governments is likely to be a long and arduous one, with both sides citing different laws and precedents to support their claims. The Punjab government is likely to argue that Bishnoi’s presence in Gujarat is a violation of the Indian Prison Rules, which mandates that prisoners be lodged in jails within the state where they have been convicted.
On the other hand, the Gujarat government is likely to argue that Bishnoi’s incarceration in Sabarmati Jail is in accordance with the law, and that the Punjab government’s claims are baseless and politically motivated.
The implications of the Punjab government’s decision to bring Bishnoi back to Punjab are far-reaching, with many fearing that it could lead to a fresh wave of violence in the state. Bishnoi’s gang has been accused of being involved in several cases of extortion, kidnapping, and murder in Punjab, and his presence in the state could exacerbate the law and order situation.
However, the Punjab government is keen to ensure that Bishnoi’s return does not lead to any further violence. CM Mann has assured that the government will take all necessary measures to ensure the gangster’s safe and secure transfer to a Punjab jail.
“We will ensure that his transfer is done in a peaceful and secure manner. We will also take all necessary measures to prevent any violence or lawlessness in the state,” CM Mann emphasized.
In conclusion, the Punjab government’s decision to bring Lawrence Bishnoi back to Punjab is a significant development in the ongoing saga of the gangster’s custody. While the move has sparked concerns over the potential consequences, the government’s commitment to ensuring the gangster’s safe and secure transfer is reassuring.
Only time will tell whether the Punjab government’s legal challenge against the Gujarat authorities will succeed, but one thing is certain – the battle for Bishnoi’s custody is far from over.
