Punjab government dismissed DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu for misconduct during gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's September 2022 interview in police custody. The state home secretary stated Sandhu, under suspension since October 2024, severely damaged Punjab Police's reputation and failed to cooperate with the inquiry.
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