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Crime
Lawyer of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi arrested over alleged fake law degree
✍️ BW Police World
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM
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Police have booked the attorney representing convicted gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on suspicion of possessing a forged law degree. The case is being investigated under criminal provisions.
The Bar Association of the state has been alerted after police detained the lawyer who represents convicted gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Authorities allege that the attorney submitted a falsified law degree to practice, violating legal and criminal statutes.
Investigators from the local police unit said the lawyer was taken into custody on suspicion of forging academic credentials. The arrest follows a broader crackdown on individuals linked to organized crime networks.
Lawrence Bishnoi, currently serving a life sentence for multiple violent offenses, has not been directly implicated in the degree fraud. The lawyer's legal standing is now under scrutiny, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.
The police have not disclosed the lawyer's name, citing ongoing investigations. Further details are expected as the inquiry advances.
Investigators from the local police unit said the lawyer was taken into custody on suspicion of forging academic credentials. The arrest follows a broader crackdown on individuals linked to organized crime networks.
Lawrence Bishnoi, currently serving a life sentence for multiple violent offenses, has not been directly implicated in the degree fraud. The lawyer's legal standing is now under scrutiny, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.
The police have not disclosed the lawyer's name, citing ongoing investigations. Further details are expected as the inquiry advances.