HC for SOP to deal with gangster culture

HC for SOP to deal with gangster culture

The court was dealing with a plea from a Hisar resident, who had alleged that he and his nephew had been receiving threats from Rohit Godara, a gangster, affiliated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang through calls and letters. The petition said the gangster had made a demand of ₹2 crore, which was later increased to ₹5 crore, and threatened to kill the children of the petitioner.

Gangster culture threatens social order, erodes public trust: HC asks Punjab, Haryana to frame SOP - The Tribune

Asserting that gangster culture, particularly in the form of extortion rackets, has emerged as a significant threat to the social order and justice system, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Punjab and Haryana to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) to dismantle such criminal networks and ensure safety of citizens.