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Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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Politics

Jailed Gangster in India Seen as a Violent Folk Hero

India's most infamous prisoner is a jailed gangster who has built an unexpected second life as a cultural icon, writes Atul Dev in a sweeping piece for the Guardian . From behind bars, 33-year-old Lawrence Bishnoi has been linked to a string of high-profile c…

By John Johnson with Newser.AI· Newser· 3 days ago· 2 min read
Jailed Gangster in India Seen as a Violent Folk Hero