Citing law and order concern, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has advised OTT platform ZEE5 not to release a controversial documentary linked to gangster activities, citing serious concerns over public order and the potential glorification of crime. The docuseries is based on the life of imprisoned gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
Why Centre has advised against releasing the docuseries?
The directive comes in connection with an ongoing Public Interest Litigation (CWP-PIL-107-2026) filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case of Amarinder Singh Raja Warring vs Union of India and others. In an official communication dated April 24, 2026, the Ministry referred to its earlier advisory issued on October 27, 2025, which urged OTT platforms to exercise caution while publishing content related to criminals and gangsters.