Tight Security in Haryana as controversial film MSG releases today

Feb 13, Chandigarah
The controversial movie Messenger of God –MSG , featuring Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is being released today- Friday amid tension and tight security as Sikh leaders sought a ban of the film . The film is scheduled to release in over 4,000 screens across India .
The film MSG was to be released on Jan 16 but it did not get clearance from the censor board. Various groups had also protested against its release at that point in time as well.
The sect leader, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who plays the protagonist in the film, is its director, singer and lyricist, and has been aggressively promoting the film countrywide.The sect claims the movie is not against any religion or group and is only highlighting social evils.
In Haryana and Chandigarh, security has been tightened in view of release of controversial film Messenger of God, MSG.
The section 144 has been imposed by authorities in various districts to prevent any untoward incident. Police and para-military forces have been stationed at several places especially near malls and cinema houses.

In Karnal, where Sikh organisations yesterday held demonstrations demanding ban on the film in Haryana on the lines of Punjab, around 450 police personnel have been deployed to keep law and order situation under control and apart from it a special unit of force called Charlie Bravo Alfa has also been deployed to keep eye on the antisocial elements.

Haryana Police Chief said that the situation is being closely monitored in various parts of the state, especially in Sirsa, Kurukshetra, Gurgaon, Rohtak, Ambala and districts. Appealing to the people to maintain peace and harmony he has warned that action would be taken against anyone disturbing law and order over the film’s release.