The documentary series 'Lawrence of Punjab,' which was set to premiere on the OTT platform ZEE5, has been banned by the Government of India due to significant backlash in Punjab. The series focuses on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is notorious for his alleged involvement in the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. Critics, including Bishnoi's family, politicians, and law enforcement, have condemned the series for potentially glorifying crime and promoting gang culture among youth. Following the trailer's release, which drew widespread outrage, the government acted swiftly to ban the series, citing concerns it could incite violence. The ban was enacted after a petition by Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, a Congress leader, who argued that the series distorts facts and could provoke real-world violence. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting reviewed the series and deemed it necessary to impose a ban to maintain public order and safety.