How Punjab became a hub of Gangsters ft. Jupinderjit Singh & Mukul | Jist

In this episode of the Breaking Down Podcast, host Mukul sits down with journalist Jupinderjit Singh to discuss the rise of gangster culture in Punjab and the stories behind his new book, Gangs of Punjab. The conversation explores the growth of organised crime, the rise of gangsters like Lawrence Bishnoi, links between dr*gs, extortion, kabaddi leagues, Punjabi music industry, and the alleged Pakistan connection behind modern gang networks. From student politics to international crime syndicates, this podcast breaks down how Punjab’s underworld evolved over the years and why gangster culture continues to influence society today. Watch till the end for an in-depth discussion on Punjab gangs, crime networks, and the reality behind the headlines. #LawrenceBishnoi #PunjabGangsters #Punjab #GoldyBrar #GangsofPunjab #JupinderjitSingh #Podcast #PunjabCrime #IndianPodcast #breakingdownpodcast 00:00 - 01:59 - Montage 02:00 - 03:27 - Introduction 03:28 - 08:51 - How Many Gangs Are Currently Active in Punjab? 08:52 - 10:04 - Inside Punjab’s Most Secure Jail 10:05 - 12:28 - How Do Gangsters Use Phones Inside Jail? 12:29 - 16:27 - Are Jails Becoming Training Grounds for Gangsters? 16:28 - 24:43 - Why Are Young People Becoming Gangsters? 24:44 - 28:50 - The Dr*g Money Network of Punjab 28:51 - 33:50 - Where Does Gangster and Dr*g Money Go? 33:51 - 33:54 - Why Were These 10 Gangsters Chosen for the Book? 33:55 - 37:48 - The Fan Following of Lawrence Bishnoi 37:49 - 41:26 - Who Was the Most Different Among These 10 Gangsters? 41:27 - 43:19 - Female Following and Relationships of Gangsters 43:20 - 52:00 - How Did Lawrence Bishnoi Become a Gangster? 52:01 - 54:56 - The Families Behind the Gangsters 54:57 - 56:50 - Did UP and Bihar Bahubalis Support Punjab Gangsters? 56:51 - 01:02:56 - How Political Rivalries Created Gangsters 01:03:57 - 01:08:20 - Why Do Gangsters Target the Punjabi Music Industry? 01:08:21 - 01:17:05 - Gangsters, Dr*g Money and Punjab’s Kabaddi Leagues 01:17:06 - 01:18:07 - How Big Is Punjab’s Gangster and Dr*g Economy? 01:18:08 - 01:22:55 - Punjab Is Not the Only State Involved in This Network 01:22:56 - 01:29:54 - How Pakistan Is Targeting Punjab Through Dr*gs and Gangsters 01:29:55 - 01:35:37 - Are You Afraid of Lawrence Bishnoi? 01:35:38 - 01:40:20 - Can Punjab Become Dr*g-Free and Gangster-Free? 01:40:21 - 01:41:25 - Closing Thoughts