Padmaavat protests spread to J-K; protesters go on rampage in movie hall

January 24, 2018 19:35

Fringe group activists today targeted a cinema hall breaking window panes and allegedly trying a burn a ticketing counter as a protest against the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama 'Padmaavat' tomorrow.

Some activists and miscreants resorted to breaking of window panes of a cinema hall in Jammu and police intervened, Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Arun Manhas said.

He said the authorities were holding a meeting with activists of Yuva Rajput Sabha and other groups to ensure that there was no law and order problems due to the screening of the movie.

He said that security will be provided to the cinema halls and protesters will not be allowed to cause any damage.

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