Laughing Policeman is the fourth in the Martin Beck series by Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo. In many ways it is the most socially critical and effective so far, dealing with corruption, cyncism and murky dealings in the world of business and the Stockholm underworld. The laugh referred to in the title is not a joyous laugh, but one of worldweariness, tragic irony and realisation of the imperfection of society, only made clear in the very last sentence of the book. Starting with the mass murder of several people during a shooting incident on a bus, including an off-duty detective, one of Beck’s colleagues, it soon becomes a story concerning sordid secrets from the past. This the most carefully and satisfyingly plotted novel of the series so far.Minister said a red corner notice was issued against the underworld don and India has been asking Pakistan to handover him in a number of bilateral meetings.

"The last dossier (on Dawood) was exchanged in 2012," he said.

Singh also justified action against some NGOs for the alleged irregularities while receiving foreign funds and their spendings saying all action have been taken as per law.

"If anyone has any grievance, he or she can move a court," he said.

Asked about Indian youth joining the Middle-East terror group ISIS, the Home Minister said only a few people -- 10-15 people -- were involved with the group and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was taking action.

Asked about the standing of senior BJP leader LK Advani in the NDA government, Singh said Advaniji is