New Delhi: Security arrangements across Haryana and Chandigarh have been tightened to deal with any situation arising due to the build-up of tension over the release of controversial film “MSG - the Messenger” featuring Dera Sachcha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Friday.
Prohibitory orders under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure have been imposed in Haryana as Sikh organisations are opposing the release of the film. Under this section, no protests or unlawful gathering are allowed around the cinema hall and carrying of arms within 200 metres of it has been prohibited.
"The film is given certificate by the censor board and it is a subject of the central government ...we are ensuring strict security to prevent any untoward incident," Haryana Cabinet minister Ram Bilas Sharma told reporters.
Police and paramilitary forces have been stationed at several places across the state to deal with any situation resulting due to the build-up of tension over the film's release. Two companies of reserve police force have been stationed in Sirsa where the Dera has its headquarters.
"We have imposed Section 144, installed CCTV cameras at the entry and exit points of the Cineplex... security forces are on the alert and we are maintaining vigil," said Sirsa Deputy Superintendent of Police Jagdish Kajla.
The Punjab government banned the release of the film in the state last month itself.
The film is scheduled to be released on over 4,000 screens across India today.
The controversial movie was earlier titled MSG – The Messenger of God. After the controversy, the word ‘God' was removed from the title and now it's new title is MSG – The Messenger.
