Movie Screened in UT, Mohali Remains Tense

Protests erupt outside multiplexes in Mohali as SGPC, Sikh organisations and farmers demand a ban on the film

- HT Correspondents

CHANDIGARH/MOHALI: The screening of Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency faced widespread opposition in Mohali on Friday, leading to the movie's shows being cancelled at all cinema halls in the district.

However, the situation in neighbouring Chandigarh remained calm, with the film receiving a positive response, as per ticketing websites. Major multiplexes in the city, including those at Nexus Elante Mall, reported mostly sold-out shows.

Mall officials confirmed that while extra security measures were implemented due to the sensitive nature of the movie, the screenings proceeded without any incident.

A senior police officer in Chandigarh said the city remained peaceful and there was no input of any violence outside any multiplex where the movie was screened.

Panchkula also recorded no protests. Police said routine checks were maintained at movie theatres with no special instructions to provide extra security.