Acts of vandalism were reported from states including Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana following overnight protests and arson in Gujarat. The protests are being spearheaded by Rajput groups and their allies unhappy with the depiction of legendary queen Padmini in the movie. In Ahmedabad, police registered four cases and arrested over 48 persons day after alleged Karni Sena members ransacked four malls and burnt vehicles. As a precautionary measure before the film’s release, about 100 Karni Sena members in Mumbai and 20 in Nashik were detained by the police. The Supreme Court had last week paved the way for the nationwide release of “Padmaavat”, by staying the ban on the movie in four states.

Source: Hindustan Times January 24, 2018 13:33 UTC