Close X
Thursday, November 7, 2024
ADVT 
India

'Not shot in Punjab prison', Punjab govt clarifies on Lawrence Bishnoi's video

Darpan News Desk IANS, 18 Sep, 2023 02:32 PM
  • 'Not shot in Punjab prison', Punjab govt clarifies on Lawrence Bishnoi's video

Chandigarh, Sep 18 (IANS) The Jail Department of Punjab on Monday denied media reports pertaining to usage of mobile phones in state prisons by terming a viral video viral of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as misleading, baseless and not connected to the jails of the state.

A news channel had flashed a video of September 17 in which high-risk prisoner Lawrence Bishnoi could be seen speaking to now arrested cow vigilante Monu Manesar through a WhatsApp video call.

Manesar is one of the prime accused in inciting violence in Haryana Nuh district. In the video, another person could be seen sitting in a chair with Bishnoi.

The video was uploaded on social media and it was alleged that Bishnoi was using a mobile phone while in custody at the Bathinda jail.

The inquiry into the matter was entrusted to the Inspector General of Prisons. After probe, it was found that the person sitting with Bishnoi in the video was Rajkumar aka Raju Bishodhi, an official statement said.

Rajkumar was lodged at the district jail in Sri Muktsar Sahib for 28 days from January 25, 2021.

As per official record, Bishnoi was lodged in the Central Jail in Faridkot till 2018, and was handed over to some other state's police on January 4, 2018.

Subsequently, he stayed in prisons of other states and was brought back to the Central Jail in Bathinda on September 24, 2022. He was again handed over to Gujarat Police on August 24, 2023.

In the wake of substantial evidence, the Inspector General of Prisons denied the fact that the video was recorded in any of the prisons in the state as both Bishnoi and Rajkumar did not stay together in any prison in Punjab.

MORE India ARTICLES

Over 80 children of tribal hostel in MP's Jabalpur suffer food poisoning

Over 80 children of tribal hostel in MP's Jabalpur suffer food poisoning
At least 80 children of the Eklavya tribal hostel located in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district were suffered food poisoning after having dinner, officials said. After eating food on Sunday evening, almost all the children suddenly complained of stomach pains or started vomiting and some were admitted to the Victoria Hospital, while some were shifted into some private hospitals.

Over 80 children of tribal hostel in MP's Jabalpur suffer food poisoning

'Rahul Gandhi will have to travel to sun or moon to become PM': Assam CM

'Rahul Gandhi will have to travel to sun or moon to become PM': Assam CM
"Leaders of INDIA bloc mocked Chandrayaan, I want to urge the scientists of ISRO to make another Chandrayaan and leave the leaders of INDIA bloc on the moon. The leaders of INDIA are making statements against Sanatan Dharma on the direction of Rahul Gandhi. In 2024, Narendra Modi will become the Prime Minister of the country once again. If Rahul Gandhi wants to become the Prime Minister of the country, he has to visit the sun and moon," Sarma said.

'Rahul Gandhi will have to travel to sun or moon to become PM': Assam CM

BSF, Punjab Police seize 1.710 kg heroin

BSF, Punjab Police seize 1.710 kg heroin
In an intelligence-led operation, the BSF along with Punjab Police on Friday recovered 1.710 kg heroin on input shared by Jalandhar Rural Police. Till now, 24.710 kg heroin has been recovered from the possession of Malkeet Singh Kali and his associates, Punjab Police said in a post on X.  

BSF, Punjab Police seize 1.710 kg heroin

Hry minister Sandeep Singh gets anticipatory bail in sexual harassment case

Hry minister Sandeep Singh gets anticipatory bail in sexual harassment case
A Chandigarh court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Haryana minister Sandeep Singh, who was chargesheeted last month for sexually harassing a woman junior coach. Additional District and Sessions Judge Rajeev K. Beri allowed the anticipatory bail plea and issued notice to the minister for the hearing on Saturday.

Hry minister Sandeep Singh gets anticipatory bail in sexual harassment case

PM Modi to inaugurate extension of the Airport Express Line on Sep 17

PM Modi to inaugurate extension of the Airport Express Line on Sep 17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the first phase of the India International Convention and Expo Centre, called 'Yashobhoomi', here in Dwarka, on September 17, which is also his birthday. Developed at a cost of about Rs 5,400 crore and total project area of over 8.9 lakh square metre, 'Yashobhoomi' will be among the world's largest MICE destination.

PM Modi to inaugurate extension of the Airport Express Line on Sep 17

Three-year exemption to industry from shifting out of residential areas in Ludhiana: Mann

Three-year exemption to industry from shifting out of residential areas in Ludhiana: Mann
Addressing a gathering of industrialists here, the Chief Minister said the focal points and industrial zones are in a dilapidated condition, which is hampering the development of industries. He said this will be soon overcome by ensuring comprehensive development of the focal points and industrial areas. Mann said a detailed blueprint has been prepared to facilitate the industrialists and give a facelift to the focal points.

Three-year exemption to industry from shifting out of residential areas in Ludhiana: Mann

PrevNext