HC notice on sacked DSP Gursher’s plea alleging witch-hunt

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice on an application filed by dismissed Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gursher Singh Sandhu, alleging that he was made a scapegoat to shield the real perpetrators behind the controversial interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

The interview was allegedly conducted while Bishnoi was confined to the CIA-Kharar facility in Mohali under the custody of the Anti-Gangster Task Force.

In his application submitted in connection with a “suo motu or court on its own motion” case initiated by the court, Sandhu accused the state authorities of carrying out a “witch-hunt” against him. He claimed the steps taken against him were intended to protect those actually responsible for facilitating the interview.

The case stems from the airing of Bishnoi’s interview, which raised serious concerns over security lapses and the misuse of custodial privileges. Following the incident, the high court took suo motu cognisance and ordered an inquiry into the matter. Sandhu’s plea alleges procedural lapses and questions the investigative approach adopted by the authorities.

Sandhu has already approached the high court, challenging his dismissal from the service. Among other things, Sandhu contended that the dismissal order was passed on January 2, despite disciplinary proceedings already being underway against him.