'Against India's integrity': Government committee backs ban on 'Satluj'

'Against India's integrity': Government committee backs ban on 'Satluj'

A committee formed by the Central government to review the film Satluj has recommended that the ban on its public access via online streaming platforms should continue.

The film, directed by Honey Trehan, allegedly threatens India's sovereignty and integrity, according to government sources.

The movie tells the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who was abducted and killed by state police in 1995.

The film stars Diljit Dosanjh and Arjun Rampal.

Committee found ban on 'Satluj' under IT Act justified

The committee found the ban on Satluj under Section 69A of the Information Technology (IT) Act justified, reported PTI.

This section allows the government to prohibit online content for reasons such as India's sovereignty and integrity, state defense, security, friendly relations with foreign states, and public order.

The committee comprises representatives from various ministries, including information and broadcasting, home affairs, electronics and IT, women and child development, external affairs, defense, and law and justice.