A surprising incident from Rajasthan has led to the arrest of three men for selling jackets that carried the name of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The black-and-orange jacket, similar to the one Bishnoi was seen wearing during a previous police custody appearance, has become controversial after authorities said it promoted and glorified a criminal figure.

Lawrence Bishnoi, considered one of the country’s most dangerous gangsters, is currently lodged in Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad. Over the past 12 years, he has been accused in more than 36 cases across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Chandigarh. His influence—both inside and outside India—has attracted several misguided youngsters, prompting police to crack down on anything seen as glorifying him.

Police action in Kotputli

Under the direction of SP Devendra Kumar Bishnoi, and supervision of ASP Nazim Ali and CO Rajendra Kumar Burdak, the Kotputli police formed a special team led by SHO Rajesh Kumar Sharma. Acting on confidential information, the team conducted a raid at City Plaza in Kotputli town.

During the raid, officers arrested three individuals who were allegedly selling jackets carrying Bishnoi’s name in small lettering. A total of 35 jackets were seized.

Who was arrested?

The arrested individuals have been identified as:
• Krishna Sharma alias Guddu (38)
• Sanjay Saini (31)
• Sureshchand Sharma (50)

All three are residents of the Kotputli area.

Why the jackets became an issue

The jackets, priced at more than Rs 5,000 each, were designed in the same black-and-orange color combination as the jacket worn by Bishnoi in a viral photograph during his earlier arrest. Police say that even a small logo or name referencing a gangster amounts to promotion of criminal identity, which could inspire impressionable youth.

Because of this, authorities have banned the sale and wearing of such jackets in the region. Police have stated that strict action will be taken against anyone involved in the distribution of material that encourages or glorifies criminal gangs.