Critics are strongly condemning e-commerce giant Meesho for offering t-shirts emblazoned with images of notorious Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.. The shirts, some marketed for children and emblazoned with the word “gangster,” have sparked a debate on the potential glorification of criminal figures and its influence on young audiences.
The controversy was brought into the spotlight by filmmaker Alishan Jafri, who expressed his concerns on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Describing the merchandise as an example of “India’s latest online radicalisation,” Jafri shared images of the t-shirts available on Meesho, priced as low as ₹168. He raised concerns about the dangers of mainstreaming crime culture, particularly with merchandise aimed at younger consumers.
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Lawrence Bishnoi became infamous in India for high-profile crimes, like Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s assassination and threats to Salman Khan.Recently, authorities also linked his gang to the killing of Baba Siddique, a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
Jafri highlighted incidents across the country where young people, inspired by gangster content, engaged in violent behavior. He mentioned cases like a 15-year-old from Deoria committing murder under gangster influence and three Delhi boys forming the “Badnaam Gang.”
Outrage over the merchandise was immediate, with social media users condemning Meesho’s decision to allow sales of such items on its platform. “Shame on Meesho for promoting gangster culture,” wrote one user. Others demanded to de-platform the platform, arguing that promoting gangsters as cultural icons could seriously impact Indian society.
The debate raises questions on e-commerce and social media’s role in promoting dangerous ideologies as authorities struggle against gang influence.
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